Petition · Ministry of Justice
Hold a referendum on reinstating capital punishment
Open for signatures
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on Parliament to legislate to hold a national referendum on whether capital punishment should be reinstated for the most heinous crimes.
We believe there should be a national referendum on whether the most heinous crimes - particularly those involving extreme cruelty against innocent and defenceless victims — require a sanction beyond imprisonment.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
13 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.