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More street cameras, lights in alleyways and have more police on patrol at night

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Implementing street cameras would mean that if there was a rape case there would be evidence against the rapist. Increasing the amount of police at night would mean that people would be able to feel more safe when commuting home late, lights would make it harder for rapist making it safer
To decrease the amount of people that get raped to a minimum because it’s a massive issue that doesn’t seem to be taken seriously.

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. This is a matter for local councils and the police.

You could start a new petition calling for the Government to make funding available for local authorities and police forces in order to improve public safety.

Timeline

13 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
20 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Apr 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.