Review punishment of Child Sex Offences

Closed 148 signatures

What the petition asks

Review sentencing to ensure penalties reflect the severity and long-term harm of child sexual abuse. Offenders convicted of child sexual offences must serve their full terms in Category B prisons or higher. There should also be mandatory lifetime registration and electronic monitoring.

We call on MPs to act with integrity and courage. We believe silence and inaction in the face of injustice betray our nation’s moral duty. A report estimates that 1 in 10 children suffer abuse before turning 16, that is over 3 pupils per classroom. We feel victims’ suffering is overlooked by those in power and tolerated in the interest of budgeting. This must not stand. Protecting children is not negotiable.

Timeline

18 Nov 2025	Petition opened for signatures
18 May 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 148

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 18 Nov 2025

Closed 18 May 2026

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