Petition · Home Office

Recognise reputational abuse as a distinct form of abuse in the law

Open for signatures 27 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to introduce legislation recognising reputational abuse, including reputational sexualisation, as a distinct form of abuse in law.
This should include creating a specific criminal offence for deliberately creating or sharing false, manipulated or fabricated content intended to damage the reputation of an innocent person, together with statutory guidance for police, prosecutors, courts and victim support services.

Timeline

4 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 27
Status Open for signatures
Department Home Office
Opened 4 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.