Submitted on Sunday 10th August 2025
Rejected on Friday 26th September 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reintroduce the death penalty for people convicted of raping a child
We call on the Government to reintroduce the death penalty for those convicted of raping a child. Life imprisonment is the current maximum sentence, but we believe the severity of this crime warrants the ultimate penalty to deter offenders and protect children.
Victims of child rape suffer lifelong trauma, yet offenders often serve only part of their sentence before release. Keeping them in prison long-term also costs taxpayers millions. We believe these funds should go to victim support, child protection, and prevention. The death penalty would deliver justice, deter such crimes, and ensure offenders can never harm another child again.
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Reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of sexually abusing of a child
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739802
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