Petition · Ministry of Justice
Keep Sex Offenders on license and the register for life
Closed
192 signatures
What the petition asks
Keep all registered sex offenders on license and on the register for life. We believe it will help protect survivors and potential victims.
Some fixed-term offenders may finish their licence 3–5 years after release, depending on sentence length. Those on the register indefinitely can apply for removal 15 years after registering when they are released from prison. Many victims and survivors have spent their lives fighting to feel safe. Why should sex offenders be allowed to come off a register that can help keep children safe from them?
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
192
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 8 Aug 2026.