Closed petition: Require prison sentences to be served consecutively, not concurrently

Closed on 30 October 2025

We want the government to change the law so that prison sentences for crimes can only be served consecutively, not concurrently.

We feel that when someone serves their sentences concurrently, it can be as though they are not being punishment for one of their crimes at all.

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30 October 2025

Petition closed
30 April 2025

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This petition will stay open until 30 October 2025.