Stop the use of non-hate crime orders immediately.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Review and Repeal Non-Hate Crime Orders

Ensure that legal measures focus on genuine hate crimes, protecting individuals from harm and safeguarding freedom of speech and expression.

The use of non-hate crime orders undermines fundamental principles of justice and fairness. These orders allow individuals to be penalised for actions or speech that do not meet the legal definition of a hate crime, creating a slippery slope where subjective judgments can lead to overreach and potential misuse of authority.

They also create a chilling effect on free speech, where individuals may feel unable to express themselves out of fear of being unfairly penalised.

Why it was rejected

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Timeline

24 Nov 2024	Petition opened for signatures
6 Jan 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Jan 2025

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