Petition · past parliament
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.
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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.