Deploy specialist officers in mobile phone theft hot spot areas.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Parliament should pass a law to deploy specialist officers in areas such as Oxford Street and make example of thieves robbing phones in the streets.

This persistent theft of mobile phones across London is causing distress amongst citizens. It is giving a very bad name to London internationally. We are a laughing stock for global investors and tourists when it comes to law and order. This is affecting the decisions of investors globally.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. This is the responsibility of the London Assembly.

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Timeline

27 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
20 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Mar 2025

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