Petitions/Give Early Parole or Deportation for Certain Life Prisoners in the UK
StatusOngoing
Opened1 May 2026
Closes
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The UK stands for justice and human rights, yet many life-sentence prisoners remain in custody for excessive periods despite clear evidence of rehabilitation and reform. We ask the Ministry of Justice to introduce a structured review process allowing tariff reductions, early parole or deportation.

We urge Government to prioritise reviews for life prisoners who meet one or more of the criteria, after serving half of their tariff : 1. Were convicted below the age of 21 without previous criminal records. 2. Are foreign nationals serving life sentences in the UK. 3. Convicted under the Joint Enterprise law. 4. Demonstrated consistent good behaviour and genuine rehabilitation. This reform would support rehabilitation, reduce overcrowding, and reflect a more humane and balanced justice system.

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Antonia Bance
1Antonia Bance MP
Tipton and Wednesbury
25
Mike Reader
2Mike Reader MP
Northampton South
17
Jonathan Hinder
3Jonathan Hinder MP
Pendle and Clitheroe
17
Sonia Kumar
4Sonia Kumar MP
Dudley
14
Laura Kyrke-Smith
5Laura Kyrke-Smith MP
Aylesbury
12
Jas Athwal
6Jas Athwal MP
Ilford South
12
Pat McFadden
7Pat McFadden MP
Wolverhampton South East
11
Janet Daby
8Janet Daby MP
Lewisham East
10
Vicky Foxcroft
9Vicky Foxcroft MP
Lewisham North
9
Ms Stella Creasy
10Ms Stella Creasy MP
Walthamstow
9