Exempt convicted sexual offenders from early release underthe SentencingAct2026.

We call on the Government to immediately amend the Sentencing Act 2026 to ensure that individuals convicted of serious sexual offences serve their full custodial sentences as originally determined by the courts, with no reduction to a 50% release mark.

This petition was rejected on 11th Aug 2026 as it duplicates an existing petition

The Petition Committee commented:
We already have a petition open on scrapping early release for sex offenders which has amassed over 5,000 signatures - you may wish to sign that petition: Abolish early release for sex offenders and murderers https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771372


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Victims of serious sexual crimes undergo immense trauma to secure justice through the Crown Prosecution Service & thecourt system.Reducing custodial terms to resolve prison overcrowding undermines judicial sentencing,shatters victims' peace of mind,places a severe emotional burden on survivors who must renavigate their safety timelines.The safety and psychological well-being of victims must be prioritised over administrative convenience.Sexual offences should be completely excluded from early release expansions.