Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review sentences for sexual violence

Open for signatures 59 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like the UK Government to review the sentences for people who are involved in sexual violence related crimes, to better protect women.
We would like the government to increase the sentence for people who commit sexual violence crimes as we do not believe they are long enough. This, in our view, can lead to women not report such crimes, as the sentences aren’t long enough.

Timeline

5 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 59
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 5 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.