Petitions/Stricter Sentences for Serious Offenders and Improved Community Safety
StatusOngoing
Opened5 Jan 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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In recent years, there have been reports that serious crimes, including violent assaults and murders, have been increasing across the UK.

Current penalties often seem to fail to deter offenders or adequately protect communities, leaving residents feeling unsafe and victims’ families without sufficient justice. 1. Impose stricter prison sentences for serious crimes, including repeat offenders. 2. Increase funding and resources for crime prevention, community safety programs, and rehabilitation initiatives. 3. Provide better support for victims of crime and their families, ensuring timely and transparent legal processes. These measures will help protect communities, reduce repeat offenses, and restore public confidence in the justice system.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Gareth Thomas
1Gareth Thomas MP
Harrow West
4
Lisa Smart
2Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
3
Barry Gardiner
3Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
2
Ruth Cadbury
4Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
2
Gideon Amos
5Gideon Amos MP
Taunton and Wellington
2
Danny Beales
6Danny Beales MP
Uxbridge and South Ruislip
2
Angela Rayner
7Angela Rayner MP
Ashton-under-Lyne
1
Shabana Mahmood
8Shabana Mahmood MP
Birmingham Ladywood
1
Al Carns
9Al Carns MP
Birmingham Selly Oak
1
Dr Peter Prinsley
10Dr Peter Prinsley MP
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
1