Petition · Ministry of Justice
Introduce the death penalty for certain child sex offences
Open for signatures
3,715 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce legislation to reinstate capital punishment and make the death penalty the mandatory sentence for the most serious child sexual offences, with no lesser sentencing options.
I believe the most serious crimes against children are so grave that only the death penalty is an appropriate punishment. I want the law changed to ensure the strongest possible justice and protection for children.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,715
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
27 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.