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.
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- 19 APR 2026100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 11 MAR 2026Government respondedHome OfficeGovernment reply
The Government has tabled an amendment at Lords Report Stage of the Crime and Policing Bill to extend the aggravated offences in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Read full response - 27 JAN 202610,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 02 DEC 2025Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Amara Relf
Background
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.