Petition

Life Imprisonment for Child Sex Offenders

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We call upon lawmakers and the justice system to take decisive action:

- Introduce life imprisonment as the mandatory sentence for all convicted child sex offenders.
- Put the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children above the freedoms of predators.
We believe that children deserve the highest level of protection under the law. Sexual abuse against children are among the most heinous acts imaginable. They cause lifelong trauma, shatter families, and strip away the innocence every child has a right to. Current sentencing does not adequately reflect the seriousness of these crimes, nor does it ensure the safety of future generations. Too often, offenders are released back into society, where they may reoffend and cause further devastation.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Introduce mandatory life sentences for child sex offences
Introduce mandatory life sentences for child sex offences

Timeline

17 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
27 Aug 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 27 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.