Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Make misogyny a specific crime

Closed 229 signatures

What the petition asks

Misogyny undermines the tireless work being done to prevent Violence Against Woman and Girls, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence. We believe misogyny is embedded in society and is a culturally accepted norm, which can prevent Women and Girls being protected from male violence and abuse.
It is vital that Women and Children are protected from male violence and abuse. There should be no tolerance for misogyny as it allows laws protecting women to be undermined and minimised. It is essential that in order for equality to prevail that misogyny be stamped out.

Timeline

6 Feb 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 229
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 6 Feb 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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