Stop the Silence: Demand Justice for Women in Northern Ireland

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to take urgent action against sexual violence in Northern Ireland, including stronger legal protections, better support for survivors, improved police training, and longer sentences for violent sexual crimes. It’s time for a coordinated response to ensure justice for women.

Sexual violence remains a pervasive issue that deeply impacts the safety, dignity, and well-being of women in Northern Ireland. Current laws and support systems are insufficient, leaving many survivors without justice or adequate care. Stronger legal protections, longer sentences for offenders, and better resources for survivors are essential to preventing further harm. The Government must take immediate action to ensure a coordinated response that holds offenders accountable and supports the victims of these crimes.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Your petition is about something that the Northern Irish Government is responsible for. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it.

If you want to raise this issue you could contact your MLA, or raise it with the Northern Ireland Executive.

You can find contact details for your MLAs here: http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/your-mlas/

You can find contact details for the departments of the Northern Ireland Executive here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland

Timeline

6 Mar 2025	Petition opened for signatures
8 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 8 Apr 2025

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