Rejected petition We call for mandatory sentences for those using social media to issue threats.

In the past years, and not just in the United Kingdom, there has been a marked increase in the misuse of social media forums and telephone to threaten those, who lawfully express their own opinions, with threats, violence, or death.

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The use of social media has been discussed by Parliament and its Committees in order to create within the operating companies a more responsible and responsive approach to the misuse of their platforms.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition because we aren't sure what you mean by "mandatory sentences".

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Date submitted 23 March 2019
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