{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770486.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770486,"attributes":{"action":"Restore Capital Punishment for the Most Heinous Crimes in the UK","background":"We call on Parliament to reinstate capital punishment for the most severe crimes, including murder, rape, and repetitive violence. The current system fails to deliver ultimate justice. We urge a legislative change to deter extreme crime, protect the public, and ensure the punishment fits the offense","additional_details":"Current sentencing fails to reflect the gravity of ultimate crimes. Murder and rape devastate families permanently, yet perpetrators often serve fixed terms before release. Reinstating the death penalty restores true retributive justice. It provides permanent public safety by removing high-risk serial offenders entirely, while acting as a vital deterrent against extreme violence. It is time to reform our legal framework to prioritize the rights of victims over convicted violent criminals.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-05-21T17:15:21.405Z","updated_at":"2026-06-17T12:24:13.422Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-17T12:24:02.162Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-21T17:31:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760749"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}