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Act against the post-EU referendum increase in racial and religious hate crime
Closed
22 signatures
What the petition asks
We are ashamed by the reported increase in racially and religiously motivated hate crimes following the EU referendum. We ask politicians to provide additional funding for anti-racism initiatives and community support, and to ensure that the police and CPS investigate and prosecute offenders.
Timeline
| 13 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Jul 2016
Closed
13 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.