Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Fund more police resource to deal with student muggings, and stricter sentences
Closed
120 signatures
What the petition asks
It is alarming that we are seeing a lot of mugging incidents targeting students.
Some students are being victimized, facing traumatic experiences as their phones are snatched, being coerced into revealing passcodes, and enduring further harassment from perpetrators.
These incidents not only endanger the physical safety and emotional well-being of our youth but can also undermine their trust in the security measures provided by our society.
We believe it is imperative that immediate and decisive action is taken to address this pressing issue and ensure the safety of our students.
Enact Harsher Penalties: Introduce stricter minimum punishments for offenders to help deter future crimes.
Enhance Police Response: Fund more resource for quicker and more effective police action.
These incidents not only endanger the physical safety and emotional well-being of our youth but can also undermine their trust in the security measures provided by our society.
We believe it is imperative that immediate and decisive action is taken to address this pressing issue and ensure the safety of our students.
Enact Harsher Penalties: Introduce stricter minimum punishments for offenders to help deter future crimes.
Enhance Police Response: Fund more resource for quicker and more effective police action.
Timeline
| 16 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
120
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
16 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.