PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make Misogyny a hate crime
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
Background
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.