Petition · past parliament
Acid crime must be re-categorised to reflect it's severity on victims.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Acid crime has increased 500% over the last few years and it's punishment is grossly incompatible with the life changing effects it has on victims.
It is an horrific crime than warrants the most severe penalty and must be so serious, it will deter those who would seek to commit such an offence.
It is an horrific crime than warrants the most severe penalty and must be so serious, it will deter those who would seek to commit such an offence.
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.
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We're not sure exactly what you mean by "acid crime must be re-categorised".
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Impose a mandatory life sentence for acid attacks
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Timeline
| 10 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jan 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jan 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.