Petition · Ministry of Justice
Hold a Referendum on Capital Punishment for heinous crimes
Closed
126 signatures
What the petition asks
Hold a referendum on whether to reintroduce Capital Punishment, for heinous crimes in particular, to give those of voting age the chance to disapprove, abstain or support a penalty of removing life from a human being for heinous crimes.
The Referendum could contain a simple statement (based on the pure principle of reintroducing Capital Punishment for heinous crimes). In my view, the result would help show the collective feelings within our Nation and whether Capital Punishment should be a penalty within the legal system.
I believe that justice would be obtained for heinous crimes against the vulnerable and defenceless and that an element of closure may be obtained by those wronged.
I believe that justice would be obtained for heinous crimes against the vulnerable and defenceless and that an element of closure may be obtained by those wronged.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
126
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
29 Jul 2025
Closed
29 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.