Petition · Home Office
Lower the age of criminal responsibility to stop gang culture and ASB
Closed
67 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to lower the age of criminal responsibility which I think will stop gang culture and anti social behaviour (ASB). I think custodial sentences should be given for those currently under the age of responsibility who show ASB in public place
I believe ASB of juveniles is spiralling out of control with physical and verbal attacks on young children becoming the acceptable due to the perpetrator knowing they are too young to be punished for their behaviour.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
67
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
19 Mar 2025
Closed
19 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.