PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make insulting or defaming people on the basis of LGBTQ+ identity a crime
Make UK law in line with countries like France where intentionally insulting LGBTQ+ people, for example by misgendering, is punishable by a fine.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
Evidence has demonstrated that the biggest predictors of poor health outcomes for LGBTQ+ people is not being treated with respect and dignity.
‘Free speech’ to insult the LGBTQ+ community has become rampant including being allowed in our institutions. It is not just offensive but causes lasting harm to LGBTQ+ people.
It’s time we built the respectful society we wish to see, not by forcing different beliefs but by expecting a basic level of respect for everyone
Ref: Siegel M et al 2022