Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Introduce harsher punishments against organised human trafficking
Closed
173 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to take the lead in tackling human trafficking, in particular of women and children for sexual exploitation. We ask for the Government to increase sentences for anyone involved in these crimes, to deter those operating at all levels of human trafficking networks.
UN reports indicate a continued rise in the numbers of people being trafficked globally, particularly women and children. Current measures are clearly not sufficient to tackle this heinous crime which strips victims of their dignity, freedom and many of their basic human rights. The institution of harsher punishments in the UK will act both as a warning and a deterrent to those involved to break the chain of trafficking taking place on our doorsteps.
Timeline
| 11 Apr 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
173
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
11 Apr 2023
Closed
11 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.