Petition · past parliament
Prosecute and or fine Hoax callers, for all Rescue service including the RNLI
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Hoax calls affect everyone, makenit difficult for people obtain the service they need In time and puts pressure on everyone this enclude the RNLI it cost everyone Thousands of pound in resources and time.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
It's illegal to make hoax emergency calls. Those who make hoax emergency calls can be prosecuted and fined or receive of prison sentence of up to six months. Prosecutions are a matter for the courts, which are independent of both the Government and Parliament.
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.