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Closed petition Make misogyny a hate crime.

The Prime Minister has ruled out making misogyny a hate crime. Make misogyny a hate crime and protect women from male violence that continues to happen. This behaviour needs to be taken seriously.

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Women need to know the government is taking male violence against women seriously. Misogyny needs to be taken seriously by the government and legal system. Misogyny needs to be made a hate crime in the legal system to protect women. Make misogyny a hate crime like racism and homophobia is. All types of violence against women should be taken seriously.

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Date closed 7 April 2022
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Closed petition Make misogyny a hate crime.