Petition · Ministry of Justice
10-year minimum sentence & lifetime registration for child sex abuse & images
Closed
115 signatures
What the petition asks
Impose a minimum sentence of 10 years for all offences involving the distribution of explicit images (including AI images) any category or physical abuse against minors, and lifetime registration on the sex offender registry to monitor reoffending.
We believe suspended sentences, rehabilitation, and community work do not provide justice for families/children. Many in the public feel the justice system is broken and that heinous crimes aren’t punished adequately. We believe that more must be done to protect children. As technology advances—computers, AI, cameras—more children may face greater risks.
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
115
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
26 Nov 2025
Closed
26 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.