Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Create a specific crime of trespassing on a construction site
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
It has previously been estimated that theft costs the UK construction industry hundreds of millions a year. Trespass is not a specific offence, so unless a trespasser is caught for a related offence it is impossible to bring a conviction against people discovered on site. We want this to change.
Entering a construction site out of hours is often a preparatory act for theft. The nature of construction sites mean that catching a suspect and finding them with stolen items on their person or other incriminating items can be extremely difficult. We want trespassing on a construction site to be made a specific offence, to make it clear that this is a crime, and make it easier for police and the criminal justice system to tackle would be thieves.
Timeline
| 22 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
22 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.