Petition · past parliament
Legislate Islamaphobia as a crime.
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
Islamophobia is on the rise. According to MPS(2013-2014) there were 495 recorded incidents related to women who wear the headscarf have been physically or verbally abused. 45% rise in religious hate crime in England Wales 2013-14
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 May 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Nov 2015
Closed
9 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.