Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Make spitting on someone carry a 4 year minimum sentence.
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
In these troubling times spitting on someone is now a potentially deadly act and needs to be treated as such.
It would send a clear message that will help reduce the number of incidents and could save lives, and ensure justice is served.
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
7 Jul 2020
Closed
7 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.