Review young offenders sentencing and consider increased use of custody

We ask the UK Government to review how young offenders aged 10 and above who commit hate crimes, harassment, vandalism or antisocial behaviour and spread racism are currently sentenced. We think they should face more serious legal consequences including increased use of custodial sentences.

38 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Friday 5th December 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Friday 5th June 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 53

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Across the UK, many families experience ongoing harassment, vandalism, racial abuse, antisocial behaviour and racism from groups of young offenders aged 10–17.

These behaviours can include intimidation, property damage, throwing objects, shouting abuse and persistent nuisance towards residents. We think current responses like community warnings are ineffective and fail to protect victims. There should be better cooperation between police, councils and schools, & stronger protection for victims.


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