Petition · past parliament
No charge against Richard Osborne-Brooks for the death of a burglar
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Richard Osborn-Brooks
Osborn-Brooks had found two men inside his home.
Police arrested Osborn-Brooks on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but they have since rearrested him on suspicion of murder.
Osborn-Brooks had found two men inside his home.
Police arrested Osborn-Brooks on suspicion of grievous bodily harm but they have since rearrested him on suspicion of murder.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The police and the CPS are responsible for deciding whether to charge people with a crime.
You may find this guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service helpful:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/decision-charge
You may find this guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service helpful:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/decision-charge
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.