Petition · Ministry of Justice
Introduce 10 year minimum sentence for rape, sexual assault & child sexual abuse
Open for signatures
186 signatures
What the petition asks
Campaign to improve justice for rape by introducing a minimum sentence of 10 years to reflect the severity of rape and sexual assault. Help strengthen public confidence to protect the most vulnerable.
Today, we believe perpetrators receive mercy, while the survivors are left to carry the consequences. Only 1.3% of rape and sexual assault cases result in a conviction, this is not justice.
Rape does not just end in that moment, it destroys lives, and the pain is only amplified when the victims find no justice at all. We believe the failures are reflected in sentencing, people are outraged when perpetrators commonly receive 4-2 years behind bars, even community service. The law needs to protect us and demand justice.
Rape does not just end in that moment, it destroys lives, and the pain is only amplified when the victims find no justice at all. We believe the failures are reflected in sentencing, people are outraged when perpetrators commonly receive 4-2 years behind bars, even community service. The law needs to protect us and demand justice.
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
186
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
21 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.