Introduce a mandatory prison sentence for vehicle theft.

Closed 3,315 signatures

What the petition asks

Vehicle theft is increasing year upon year. The level of violence thieves are using, is also increasing. Thieves are entering residential homes solely to take vehicle keys. Vulnerable mothers with children are being targeted.

David Jamieson, police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands: "Car thefts have doubled in two years – that’s an epidemic.

"This is making our lives really difficult. It’s sucking up loads of police time...”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-44893229

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/939651/stolen-car-theft-keyless-entry-hack-UK-risk/amp

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/100213/uk-car-thefts-soar-by-56-per-cent%3famp

Timeline

27 Jul 2018	Petition opened for signatures
27 Jan 2019	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,315

Status Closed

Opened 27 Jul 2018

Closed 27 Jan 2019

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