PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Stop the Silence: Demand Justice for Women in Northern Ireland

We call on the Government to take urgent action against sexual violence in Northern Ireland, including stronger legal protections, better support for survivors, improved police training, and longer sentences for violent sexual crimes. It’s time for a coordinated response to ensure justice for women.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Mar – Apr 2025

08 APR 2025
Petition rejected
irrelevant
Your petition is about something that the Northern Irish Government is responsible for. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it. If you want to raise this issue you could contact your MLA, or raise it with the Northern Ireland Executive. You can find contact details for your MLAs here: http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/your-mlas/ You can find contact details for the departments of the Northern Ireland Executive here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
06 MAR 2025
Petition created

Background

Sexual violence remains a pervasive issue that deeply impacts the safety, dignity, and well-being of women in Northern Ireland. Current laws and support systems are insufficient, leaving many survivors without justice or adequate care. Stronger legal protections, longer sentences for offenders, and better resources for survivors are essential to preventing further harm. The Government must take immediate action to ensure a coordinated response that holds offenders accountable and supports the victims of these crimes.