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Criminalise all coercive or controlling behaviour

Submitted by Asya Sabruteva on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Published on Monday 12th May 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Signatures: 47

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Colleagues ~ Controlling ~ Individuals ~ Law ~ Limited ~ Personality ~ The Law ~ Victim

Petition Action

Criminalise all coercive or controlling behaviour

Petition Details

We feel that coercive control can happen with anyone, especially in the workplace with colleagues. Some cases of coercive controlling behaviour cannot be prosecuted under the law and we think this further harms the victims while endorsing the perpetrators.

Additional Information

Currently, the law only applies to individuals who are "personally connected". This is not just limited to romantic or spousal relationships but it does not currently cover all relationships, such as colleagues or acquaintances.


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