Strengthen laws against online abuse and harassment

Reform of the criminal law is needed to protect victims from online abuse and harassment. We all have Freedom of Speech, but this must not protect online bullying and harassment, which are not acceptable in any form.

This petition closed on 28 Nov 2020 with 3,070 signatures


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The Law Commission has stated that current laws do not adequately reflect the nature of some online abuse and the harm it can cause, and that these laws could be clearer and more effectively target serious harm and criminality. I think it's time for the Government to implement tougher laws on online abuse and enact legislation restricting certain behaviour online, including on social media. This could help protect the lives of thousands of people who take their own life each year.


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