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to bring back the death penalty

Submitted on Sunday 2nd November 2025

Rejected on Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

to bring back the death penalty

Petition Details

the death penalty needs to be brought back into play because crimes that would usually be given that sentance are happening to often now and something has to change to stop these horrible horrible crimes

Additional Information

The UK government should consider reinstating the death penalty as a means of delivering justice for the most serious crimes, such as murder and terrorism. Supporters argue that it would serve as a strong deterrent against violent offences, ensuring that those who commit the most severe acts face the most serious consequences. Reintroducing capital punishment could also restore public confidence in the justice system by showing that the government takes the protection of innocent lives seriously


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Capital punishment for those convicted of terrorism, murder or intentional harm
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/737624

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