Petition · Ministry of Justice
Ban plea bargains in domestic violence cases if perpetrator has prior conviction
Closed
254 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to put stricter regulations in place that prevent perpetrators being able to enter a plea bargain.
I feel the justice system is failing us every day and helping to protect abusers despite the evidence being provided. If they have previous DV offences, I think it shows patterns of behaviour and a lack of desire to change.
Timeline
| 12 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
254
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
12 Aug 2025
Closed
12 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.