Fine the organisers of the Black lives matter movement.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Fine the organisers for damage caused by their demonstration in Bristol City centure which resulted in vandalism of war memorials and the removal of the statue of Edward Colston

Damage to Bristol City centre was caused by black lives matter protesters on the 7th June 2020. Bristol residents should not be liable for any costs resulting from this demonstration and the organisers should be fined and held accountable for any damage to property.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Decisions on whether to arrest, fine or prosecute alleged offenders is a matter for local police forces and the Crown Prosecution Service, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Any civil action against protestors or the organises of the protests would be a matter for the individual local authority, not the Government or House of Commons.

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Timeline

8 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jun 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Jun 2020

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