Petition · Ministry of Justice

Abolish early release for sex offenders and murderers

Open for signatures 1,681 signatures

What the petition asks

I am a survivor of serious sexual abuse as a child and was raped as an adult. I would like the Government to change the law where anyone sentenced for rape or murder should not be eligible for early release on licence.
I live with my trauma every day, so I do not believe that serious offenders should be allowed to leave prison early.

Timeline

6 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,681
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 6 Jul 2026

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