Petition · Home Office
Launch a public inquiry into concerns about free speech in the UK
Closed
2,771 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like Government to launch a public inquiry into free speech in the UK, including criminal offences relating to social media posts.
We believe the prison system is clearly overstretched and under resourced. We are concerned about reports of people being prosecuted due to what they may have posted on social media.
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,771
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
7 Apr 2025
Closed
7 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.