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Launch a public inquiry into concerns about free speech in the UK

2,771
signatures
closedHome OfficeOpened 7 April 2025Closed 7 October 2025

Background

We would like Government to launch a public inquiry into free speech in the UK, including criminal offences relating to social media posts.

Additional details

We believe the prison system is clearly overstretched and under resourced. We are concerned about reports of people being prosecuted due to what they may have posted on social media.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Cramlington and KillingworthEmma Foody
13
Heywood and Middleton NorthMrs Elsie Blundell
13
North DurhamLuke Akehurst
12
SalfordRebecca Long Bailey
11
St Helens NorthDavid Baines
11
North BedfordshireRichard Fuller
11
West LancashireAshley Dalton
11
Surrey HeathDr Al Pinkerton
11
LlanelliDame Nia Griffith
11
Hamble ValleyPaul Holmes
11
Eltham and ChislehurstClive Efford
11
Barnsley SouthStephanie Peacock
11
NuneatonJodie Gosling
11
Birmingham ErdingtonPaulette Hamilton
10
SouthportPatrick Hurley
10
Rawmarsh and ConisbroughJohn Healey
10
Houghton and Sunderland SouthBridget Phillipson
10
North West HampshireKit Malthouse
10
HalifaxKate Dearden
10
New Forest EastSir Julian Lewis
10

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 721674.