This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Eradicate Hate Crimes! Lengthen the sentencing for racist hate crimes today!!
What is hate crime?
A racist hate crime is when someone commits a crime against you because of your , race, religion, or any other perceived difference.Our aims are to lengthen the sentence as there is a minimal sentence and a fine in most cases which is unacceptable for the nature of the crime.
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It doesn’t always include physical violence. Someone using offensive language towards you or harassing you because of who you are, or who they think you are, is also a crime. The same goes for someone posting abusive or offensive messages about you online.
we understand that this is a extremely personal matter for many citizens in the UK therefore we believe that lengthening the sentence is key to help deter people from committing these crimes.
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