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Introduce new offence for murder, dismemberment and concealment

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openMinistry of Justiceby Jean TaylorOpened 28 April 2026

Background

There is currently no specific crime for a murder where the perpetrator has also dismembered and concealed the body. We think such an offence should be introduced with a mandatory life sentence with a minimum tariff of 40 years before eligible for parole. This should be known as Chantel’s Law.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

BirkenheadAlison McGovern
9
Wirral WestMatthew Patrick
3
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
2
BootlePeter Dowd
2
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Liverpool RiversideKim Johnson
1
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
1
Poplar and LimehouseApsana Begum
1
Croydon SouthChris Philp
1
Rossendale and DarwenAndy MacNae
1
StroudDr Simon Opher
1
Taunton and WellingtonGideon Amos
1
WallaseyDame Angela Eagle
1
WiganLisa Nandy
1
Burton and UttoxeterJacob Collier
1
Kilmarnock and LoudounLillian Jones
1
Ynys MônLlinos Medi
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 764621.