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End concurrent sentencing for heinous crimes

5,840
signatures
closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 24 July 2025Closed 24 January 2026

Background

We think concurrent sentences is not justice. We urge lawmakers to end concurrent sentencing and require consecutive sentences for violent offences. Stand with us—sign this petition for true justice.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and WestDame Chi Onwurah
1,025
Cramlington and KillingworthEmma Foody
220
Newcastle upon Tyne East and WallsendMary Glindon
194
HexhamJoe Morris
180
Newcastle upon Tyne NorthCatherine McKinnell
172
Blaydon and ConsettLiz Twist
169
Blyth and AshingtonIan Lavery
117
TynemouthSir Alan Campbell
106
Jarrow and Gateshead EastKate Osborne
103
Gateshead Central and WhickhamMark Ferguson
92
North DurhamLuke Akehurst
76
East AntrimSammy Wilson
67
North NorthumberlandDavid Smith
47
South ShieldsEmma Lewell
44
Sunderland CentralLewis Atkinson
39
City of DurhamMary Kelly Foy
38
Washington and Gateshead SouthMrs Sharon Hodgson
34
Newton Aycliffe and SpennymoorAlan Strickland
30
Airdrie and ShottsKenneth Stevenson
29
Houghton and Sunderland SouthBridget Phillipson
28

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 727899.