Petition
Make Misogyny a hate crime
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should make misogyny a hate crime by amending the Sentencing Act, introduce tougher laws for online abuse, train police and prosecutors, funding support for survivors in education, and tackle anti-feminist hate groups that target and radicalise young people online.
Young women, especially students, face high rates of harassment, assault, and online abuse. Misogyny fuels this violence, yet current laws fail to address it directly. Recognising misogyny as a hate crime would protect victims, deter offenders, and send a clear message that gender-based hostility is unacceptable. It would also validate survivors’ experiences and help create safer environments in education and online, where young people are most vulnerable.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Timeline
| 15 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.