Submitted on Thursday 29th January 2026
Rejected on Wednesday 18th February 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Harsher sentencing and mandatory prison for all child sexual abuse
Introduce mandatory custodial sentences for all child sexual abuse offences, including child abuse image offences, and end the use of suspended sentences. Ensure harsher punishments for all pedophile cases, prioritising child protection and victim justice over offender mitigation.
People convicted of child sexual abuse, including making, possessing, or distributing indecent images of children, are given suspended or minimal sentences. These crimes are not victimless—every image and offence represents a child being abused. Lenient sentencing fails victims, prioritises offenders over children, and undermines public confidence. Children deserve real protection, and offenders should face harsher punishments in all pedophile cases, reflecting the severity of their crimes.
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Review punishment of Child Sex Offences
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746131
Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746956
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