PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reintroduce the death penalty for murder
We believe the death penalty for murder should be reintroduced based on key principles of justice and public protection.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
199
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 199/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 199/100,000
Background
We think it could deliver ultimate justice, prevent future murders and be a stronger deterrent. We also think it could serve to align the justice system with a perceived need for ultimate justice.