Petition · Ministry of Justice
Reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of sexually abusing of a child
Closed
855 signatures
What the petition asks
Change the law to allow for the death penalty to be imposed to anyone convicted for raping or sexually abusing a child or vulnerable person.
We believe there surely is no more heinous a crime than this kind of physical and psychological damage imposed on our precious children. We believe that there are no success stories where full rehabilitation and ‘cure’ has taken place with regard to sexual attraction towards minors. These people are, in our view, the biggest blight on society.
We think that grooming gangs have further fuelled and highlighted the need for the gallows for such acts.
We think that grooming gangs have further fuelled and highlighted the need for the gallows for such acts.
Timeline
| 11 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
855
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
11 Sep 2025
Closed
11 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.