Call referendum on introducing death penalty for certain offences

986
signatures
closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 9 March 2026Closed 9 September 2026

Background

We call on the Government to conduct a referendum of whether to introduce the death penalty by hanging for offences of: treason, murder, rape and terrorism.

Additional details

We believe that the technological advances and DNA testing facilities mean that judgements in relation to such crimes are likely to be accurate.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 759336.