Rejected petition Make ‘claiming sexuality is a choice’ a hate crime

the suggestion that people choose their sexuality is not a new one.
But it is high time that this ideology is wiped out. Race, colour, sexuality are not of ones choosing and the suggestion that they are is disgusting.

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Please help in the fight against bigotry and homophobic rhetoric.

This petition was rejected

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're not sure exactly what you'd like the UK Government or Parliament to do.

There is not a list of actions or words that determines what is or is not a hate crime. Hate crimes are crimes where the perpetrator is motivated by hostility or demonstrates hostility towards the victim's disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity.

You can find out more here:

https://www.cps.gov.uk/hate-crime

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Date submitted 25 March 2019
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