Petition · past parliament
Attacks on homeless people, should be classed as a hate crime
Closed
3,897 signatures
What the petition asks
Homeless people are some of the most vulnerable members of society, but face the risk of physical and verbal attacks, having there personal possessions stolen by members of the public daily. Homeless people live in absolute poverty with many having complex needs, living chaotic lives.
449 homeless people died across the UK in 2018, some as a direct result of being victims of an assault.
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,897
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Mar 2019
Closed
18 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.