Petition · past parliament
Ask the UK government to reconsider new hate crime proposals.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK government to reconsider new hate crime proposals as it is against freedom of speech crucial to our democracy. A 'hate crime' could be interpreted as literally anything.
Police should be working on the ground protecting the public not wasting valuable time on social media.
Police should be working on the ground protecting the public not wasting valuable time on social media.
Death threats and incitement to violence are already clearly defined in law there is no need for any additional measures.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We aren't sure which new hate crime proposals you mean.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We aren't sure which new hate crime proposals you mean.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Sep 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.