Introduce mandatory life sentences for child sex offences

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closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 18 March 2025Closed 18 September 2025

Background

I would like harsher sentencing introduced for what are the worst of all crimes in my opinion. I feel that child sex offenders are treated with leniency and this feels to me to be a grave injustice.

Additional details

I personally feel that sexual crimes against children are the most serious of all. I believe that Britain has a rich tradition of justice and leading the world in ethical matters. I suggest that this would lead the world in showing there can be absolutely no tolerance for the abuse of children.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 715556.