PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Amend guidelines so serious crimes against disabled people get maximum sentence
We want Government to amend the sentencing guidelines to recommend maximum sentences for serious crimes against people who are mentally or physically disabled, including life sentences. Serious crimes should include assault, rape, sexual abuse, and harassment.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 44/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 44/100,000
Background
I call on the Government to exercise its power and take action which I believe will help put an end, once and for all, to serious crimes committed against people with mental or physical disabilities.