Make it law that police bodycams record at all times and can't be turned off.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Police bodycams are vital for transparency, but officers can stop recording, undermining trust. We call on the government to make it law that bodycams must record continuously while on duty, with no option to pause or stop. This ensures all interactions are documented and guarantees accountability

Allowing police to stop bodycams raises concerns about accountability. Continuous recording ensures transparency, provides an unedited record of all interactions, reduces disputes, and prevents selective footage use. This law would protect both officers and civilians by ensuring reliable, accessible evidence is always available for review. It would also foster greater public confidence in law enforcement practices and help resolve conflicts that might otherwise be left without clear evidence

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Require police to keep their body worn cameras on when dealing with people
Require police to keep their body worn cameras on when dealing with people

Timeline

22 Feb 2025	Petition opened for signatures
28 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Mar 2025

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