Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training

The Government should amend the Sentencing Act 2020 to record crimes motivated by misogyny as hate crimes and introduce tougher laws for online abuse, and fund the training of police and prosecutors, and support for survivors in education.

8,780 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
8,136
Signature Deadline
Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 19,086

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We want the Government to tackle anti-feminist hate groups that target and radicalise young people online. Many young women, especially students, face harassment, assault, and online abuse. Misogyny can fuel this violence, yet we believe current laws fail to address it directly. Recognising misogyny as a hate crime could protect victims, deter offenders, and send a clear message that gender-based hostility is unacceptable. It could also validate survivors’ experiences and help create safer environments in education and online, where young people are most vulnerable.


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