Submitted on Friday 11th July 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 29th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reinstate the death penalty for serious violent crimes to reduce knife crime.
Knife crime is rising, causing many deaths and fear in communities. Current punishments aren’t enough to stop this violence. We ask the Government to reinstate the death penalty for the most serious crimes, including knife murders, to deter offenders and protect innocent lives.
Knife crime is devastating families and communities across the UK. Too many lives are lost, and fear is widespread. Current laws and punishments are failing to stop violent offenders. Reinstating the death penalty for the most serious violent crimes would serve as a strong deterrent, ensuring justice for victims and helping to protect innocent people from future harm.
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Hold a referendum on restoring the Death Penalty for murder
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709623
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