Restrict the use and sale of spy and covert recording equipment to the public

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Legislation needs to be introduced that restricts the use and sale of covert or 'spy' recording and viewing equipment unless to a licensed professional (which needs to be regulated) so it cannot be purchased or installed by the public or businesses without a license in the UK.

Voyeurism and Upskirting offences are increasing and the public (mainly women) are at significant risk with all the technology available. Once an offender has been caught and arrested, it's too late, the damage has been done. Society is at risk from covert equipment in their homes, hotels and even in public changing rooms.
It's an offence to install equipment and record indecent images without consent so restricting the equipment would significantly decrease the risk of the offence.

Why it was rejected

It was created under a fake or incomplete name.

Timeline

17 Mar 2021	Petition opened for signatures
24 Mar 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Mar 2021

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