{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781832.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":781832,"attributes":{"action":"A criminal threshold for free speech.","background":"Criminalise speech only if it is directed to inciting imminent lawless action and is likely to produce it, or is a true threat. Repeal or amend low-threshold laws (Public Order Act s.5, Communications Act s.127 and similar) so offence, insult and unpopular views are not crimes.","additional_details":"Speech should be a crime only where it is directed to inciting imminent lawless action and likely to produce it, or is a genuine true threat. Offence, insult, alarm, distress or “grossly offensive” opinion must not suffice. Amend or repeal Public Order Act s.5, Communications Act s.127, malicious communications rules and similar low-threshold offences. Align CPS and police guidance with this higher bar so scarce resources target real harm, not lawful debate, protest or online dissent.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2026-09-13T19:46:51.759Z","updated_at":"2026-11-05T13:42:38.627Z","rejected_at":"2026-11-05T13:42:30.725Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-14T13:18:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a very similar action:\r\n\r\nIndependent review of laws and police practices affecting freedom of speech \r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/780976"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}