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Reform bail, sentencing and sex offender registration for child sexual offences

72
signatures
closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 6 February 2026Closed 6 August 2026

Background

Amend the Bail Act 1976 and PACE 1984 to create a presumption against bail for suspects of child sexual offences. Review sentencing guidelines to significantly increase custodial sentences. Amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to require a minimum 25-year sex offender registration period.

Additional details

Child sexual offences cause lifelong harm to victims. Current bail and sentencing laws allow offenders to reoffend and serve sentences that do not reflect the severity of their crimes. Stronger bail restrictions, longer sentences, and extended registration protect children and the public.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Mid and South PembrokeshireHenry Tufnell
17
Taunton and WellingtonGideon Amos
2
CaerfyrddinAnn Davies
2
Kingswinford and South StaffordshireMike Wood
2
Central DevonSir Mel Stride
1
Chatham and AylesfordTristan Osborne
1
ChorleySir Lindsay Hoyle
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
Droitwich and EveshamNigel Huddleston
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
East Worthing and ShorehamTom Rutland
1
ErewashAdam Thompson
1
Hornsey and Friern BarnetCatherine West
1
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
1
North DurhamLuke Akehurst
1
Northampton SouthMike Reader
1
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
1
Ruislip, Northwood and PinnerDavid Simmonds
1
South West DevonRebecca Smith
1
TonbridgeTom Tugendhat
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 755617.