Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review how long prostitution related convictions stay on criminal records

Open for signatures 27 signatures

What the petition asks

Current disclosure periods can last up to 100 years from the date of conviction, meaning offences can follow people for life and make it hard to find work or change careers. We believe that people who have left or are trying to leave the sex trade shouldn’t be held back for life by old convictions.
We are calling for a review of these time limits.

Timeline

15 May 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 27
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 15 May 2026

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