Petition · past parliament

Harsher punishments for bullies. More power given back to parents.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

In recent news feeds, there have been an increased number of videos showing footage of bullies inflicting severe and unnecessary pain to their victims.
It's about time children lose this right they seem to have acquired, and actually get punished for their vile behaviour.
Some children seem to have this perception that they can do what they want, when they want, and to who ever they want, knowing they can get away with it and no harsh punishment for their actions will be given.
Once upon a time, children were scared to do wrong. They respected their parents, respected their elders, and most of the time each other. This has well and truly gone out the window and parents nowadays fear for their children's safety at the hands of bullies. Bring back parental power!

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

This petition has been rejected because it is not clear what you want the UK Government or Parliament to do increase parental power. If you create a new petition with a specific action you'd like the Government or Parliament to take we may be able to approve your petition.

Timeline

29 Sep 2016 Petition opened for signatures
3 Oct 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Oct 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.