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The UK law to be changed to include crimes of passion.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the law to be changed in the UK to include crimes of passion similar to the US and a lesser sentence for parents who have acted in the heat of the moment and reacted violently towards people who have abused their children.

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're not sure how you would like the law to be changed to recognise crimes of passion. There is currently a "loss of control" defence available to people in certain circumstances. We're not sure what further changes you'd like to see.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

10 Apr 2018 Petition opened for signatures
16 Apr 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Apr 2018

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