Petition · Ministry of Justice
Reintroduce the death penalty for murder
Closed
304 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe the death penalty for murder should be reintroduced based on key principles of justice and public protection.
We think it could deliver ultimate justice, prevent future murders and be a stronger deterrent. We also think it could serve to align the justice system with a perceived need for ultimate justice.
Timeline
| 13 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
304
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
13 Jan 2026
Closed
13 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.