Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Don't axe shorter prison sentences for crimes such as stalking and harassment
Closed
59 signatures
What the petition asks
The University of Birmingham's Intersectional Feminist Association calls on the Government to amend plans for a legal presumption against prison sentences of less than 12 months criminals convicted of offences, so that they do not apply to crimes such as stalking, harassment and revenge porn.
Women and girls could be put at risk if those convicted of crimes such as harassment, stalking, and revenge porn are punished in the community rather than sent to prison. We agree with arguments that shorter sentences reflect a lack of understanding about the harmful impact of domestic abuse. To introduce a presumption in law against shorter prison sentences could put the lives of women and girls at risk and serve as a lesser deterrent to perpetrators.
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
59
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
20 Nov 2023
Closed
20 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.