Petition Make cyberbullying a specific criminal offence

There is no definition in law of cyberbullying at this time, and there is no specific anti-cyberbullying legislation. I believe this needs to change and propose the Government put new laws in place, making cyberbullying a specific criminal offence, to protect victims from this horrendous behaviour.

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Many people, and particularly young people, are affected by cyberbulling, and I believe current laws don't provide adequate protections against this horrendous activity.

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26 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 26 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 30 May 2024
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