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Ban prisoner segregation for periods of more than 15 days

5,838
signatures
closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 28 February 2025Closed 28 August 2025

Background

Ban the use of segregation in prisons for continuous periods longer than 15 days.

Additional details

We believe using it for long periods can lead to long term mental health issues for prisoners.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Heywood and Middleton NorthMrs Elsie Blundell
24
LowestoftJess Asato
24
Tiverton and MineheadRachel Gilmour
24
HarlowChris Vince
22
Blackpool North and FleetwoodLorraine Beavers
21
Carshalton and WallingtonBobby Dean
21
ClactonNigel Farage
21
Dunstable and Leighton BuzzardAlex Mayer
21
Blaydon and ConsettLiz Twist
20
Houghton and Sunderland SouthBridget Phillipson
19
Sheffield South EastMr Clive Betts
19
Barrow and FurnessMichelle Scrogham
18
Basildon and BillericayMr Richard Holden
18
Blackpool SouthChris Webb
18
Brentwood and OngarAlex Burghart
18
Morecambe and LunesdaleLizzi Collinge
18
Portsmouth NorthAmanda Martin
18
Sleaford and North HykehamDr Caroline Johnson
18
WiganLisa Nandy
18
FalkirkEuan Stainbank
18

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 712636.