Mandatory collection and publication of certain child sexual offender data
Place a statutory requirement on councils, the police, the Crown Prosecution Service and all other related institutions to collect, record and publish the nationality, ethnicity, immigration status and religion of child sexual offenders, including gang based crime.
Signatures
260,974
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 100,000/100,000 · reached
- 01 JUN 2026Debate was scheduled — outcome pending
- 16 JAN 2026Petition closedFinal total: 260,974 signatures
- 30 JUL 2025Government respondedHome OfficeGovernment reply
The Government is already taking action to increase the collection and transparency of data on the demographic characteristics of individuals responsible for group-based child sexual exploitation.
Read full response - 16 JUL 2025100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 16 JUL 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 16 JUL 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
To protect children and inform public policy, we believe it is essential to collect, record and publish the nationality, ethnicity, immigration status and religion of all child sexual offenders, including gang based crime. This data will allow for better understanding of offender demographics, ensure transparency, and support targeted safeguarding strategies. Without this information, critical patterns may be missed, weakening efforts to prevent abuse and protect vulnerable children.