Longer sentences for domestic abusers

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

Every day I see a new story about a severe case of domestic violence and the outcome is often zero jail time or one or two years. These abusers cause extreme violence and devastating long lasting effects to the victim. I do not believe that cases of domestic violence are taken seriously enough.

As a victim of abuse, I know how it can tear your life apart and cause long lasting trauma. What will it take for this level of violence and control to be taken seriously? Do more people need to die at the hands of their abuser? I suggest that something is done before it reaches this point. It’s an extremely serious offence that I believe isn’t taken seriously enough. People have a responsibility to protect victims. I find it unbelievable that in 2026 this isn’t being dealt with more seriously.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Increase domestic violence maximum sentences and penalties & reform bail laws

Timeline

15 Jun 2026	Petition opened for signatures
14 Jul 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 14 Jul 2026

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