PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reintroduce the death penalty for the most serious crimes
The death penalty should be mandatory for Child rapists, terrorists & those convicted of treason, & should be an option for mass murderers, serial rapists, paedophiles & child killers. Only one appeal should be allowed without legal aid, which must be lodged and heard within 3 months of conviction.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
The prison system is overcrowded and in some cases such as those involving child rape gangs & terrorism, prisons can be breeding grounds for radicalisation. Preventing re-offending upon release is also of the utmost importance. There's also the cost of keeping a convicted criminal behind bars for years to consider as well as the victims of crime. We should show that we are tough on crime and tough on criminals as a deterrent to other potential criminals. Safety of the public is paramount.