Petition · past parliament
New Legislation To Protect Police From Assault With Mandatory Prison Sentence
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of increasing assault's on police officers and the general disregard to law and order I would like the Government to introduce immediate legislation stating that any physical assault on a police officer whilst on duty is punishable with a mandatory minimum 2 year prison sentence.
Government needs to help protect police officers carrying out their duties who are there to help the general public. It is clear that the fact there seems to be no real consequence to any crime nowadays, including assaulting a police officer which years ago was a line in the sand even with real criminal's, is resulting in the breakdown of common decency and society.
Their respect and authority needs to be re established before it is beyond repair.
Their respect and authority needs to be re established before it is beyond repair.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Tougher sentences for any assault or attack on police
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Aug 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.