Rejected petition Tougher penalties for football related racial abuse
To take active steps to find and prosecute the perpetrators of racism in football (any national sport). This includes placing accountability with
organisations and social media platforms perpetrators use to voice hate.
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Racism has no place in sport. Appropriate legislation brought in to stamp out racism that has immediate consequences for perpetrators is needed as abuse has life consequences.
From crowds jeering at games to online abuse of individuals highlights the fight against racism is far from over. Immediate action with lasting consequences by way of legislation and powers for security at stadiums for example will send a lasting message to racists.
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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Increase legal penalties for those convicted of online racial abuse: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/591776
Produce and enforce a zero-tolerance strategy to end racism on social media: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/591720
Require social media platforms’ terms of use to prohibit racism and hate speech: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/591760
Require Social media sites review every post/comment before publication: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/582820
Decisions about prosecuting individuals for online abuse or other related offences is a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service, not the Government or House of Commons.
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