Petition · Home Office
Make prisoners with life sentences never eligible for release
Closed
102 signatures
What the petition asks
A life sentence is called a life sentence for a reason, yet some people may serve only 25 years. Make it law that if issued a life sentence, the convicted is not allowed release unless they are found not guilty until they die. Scrap parole for any life sentences.
We think that if a rapist is let out after 25 years, nothing is stopping them repeating their offence. We think that rehabilitation may be a waste of public money and it could be easy for a criminal to pretend to learn that murder is wrong then repeat. We think life means life, so follow through.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
102
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
7 Aug 2025
Closed
7 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.