Strengthen laws & penalties for online harassment/stalking and improve support

Closed 61 signatures

What the petition asks

Reform stalking and online harassment offences so they carry stronger penalties; establish clear standards for police response and the use of digital evidence; increase funding and access to support services for victims including legal guidance and safety resources

I experienced this for two years until this year I reported the offender was arrested but due to my friends and screenshots and witness statements were not considered sufficient evidence and I was left with no further support. When I then asked for further support I was offered an alarm which offers a small sense of safety but it doesn't help the emotional, physical feeling of being unsafe in my own local area.

Timeline

15 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
15 Jun 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 61

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 15 Dec 2025

Closed 15 Jun 2026

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