Rejected petition Make non-fatal strangulation an attempted murder offence or increase charges

Parliament must strengthen UK domestic violence laws with harsher sentences. Non-fatal strangulation should be charged as attempted murder. Putting hands around someone’s throat restricts air and blood flow and can kill. This must not be treated as minor assault.

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Domestic violence is rising and victims deserve stronger protection. Non-fatal strangulation is not “minor” assault, it is a life-threatening act. If someone puts their hands around another person’s throat, they are restricting airflow and blood flow with the intent to cause serious harm or death. Strangulation is a key predictor of future homicide. Laws must change so non-fatal strangulation is treated as attempted murder with stricter sentencing.

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Date submitted 23 January 2026
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