A Bill to make motivation by misogyny an aggravating factor in criminal sentencing; to require police forces to record hate crimes motivated by misogyny; and for connected purposes.
The Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill would make motivation by misogyny an aggravating factor when judges sentence criminal cases. It would require police forces to record hate crimes motivated by misogyny. It is designed to help the criminal justice system recognise and address misogyny-based crime.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed examination and then on to further stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
