Petitions/Referendum to reinstate death penalty for most serious crimes against children
StatusOngoing
Opened27 Jul 2026
Closes
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want a referendum on reinstating capital punishment for adults convicted of rape of a child, assault by penetration, both 15 and under, & most serious violent offences (murder/GBH causing permanent harm/death) against children 15 & under where guilt is proven with conclusive evidence.

Hold a national referendum on reinstating capital punishment for adults (18+) convicted of rape of a child or assault of a child under 15 by penetration under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and the most serious violent offences (murder, attempted murder, or causing grievous bodily harm with intent resulting in permanent injury, maiming, torture or death) against children aged 15 and under where guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt with conclusive evidence.

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Lee Barron
1Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
40
Sarah Edwards
2Sarah Edwards MP
Tamworth
29
Alan Strickland
3Alan Strickland MP
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
28
Ms Julie Minns
4Ms Julie Minns MP
Carlisle
25
Michelle Scrogham
5Michelle Scrogham MP
Barrow and Furness
24
Dr Ben Spencer
6Dr Ben Spencer MP
Runnymede and Weybridge
24
Amanda Martin
7Amanda Martin MP
Portsmouth North
23
Sir Nicholas Dakin
8Sir Nicholas Dakin MP
Scunthorpe
23
Grahame Morris
9Grahame Morris MP
Easington
22
Mrs Elsie Blundell
10Mrs Elsie Blundell MP
Heywood and Middleton North
22