Petition · past parliament
To make the use of the word "midget" a hate crime.
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
The use of the word "midget" is used as a hate crime directed at people of short stature. People with restricted growth, frequently experience others insulting them either directly or indirectly with the inappropriate word "midget". This must stop! It is cruel and vile and has no place in society.
Restricted growth is commonly described as having a final adult height of 4’10” or less due to a medical condition.
Most people who have restricted growth have it due to a genetic condition. There are estimated to be several hundred conditions that can cause restricted growth, these can cause proportionate or disproportionate, such as Achondroplasia, restricted growth.
Most people who have restricted growth have it due to a genetic condition. There are estimated to be several hundred conditions that can cause restricted growth, these can cause proportionate or disproportionate, such as Achondroplasia, restricted growth.
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Aug 2016
Closed
18 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.