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Introduce a mandatory prison sentence for vehicle theft.

Submitted on Saturday 21st July 2018

Published on Friday 27th July 2018

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 27th January 2019

Signatures: 3,315

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BBC ~ Children ~ Crime ~ England ~ express ~ Police ~ Prison ~ UK

Petition Action

Introduce a mandatory prison sentence for vehicle theft.

Petition Details

Vehicle theft is increasing year upon year. The level of violence thieves are using, is also increasing. Thieves are entering residential homes solely to take vehicle keys. Vulnerable mothers with children are being targeted.

Additional Information

David Jamieson, police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands: "Car thefts have doubled in two years – that’s an epidemic.

"This is making our lives really difficult. It’s sucking up loads of police time...”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-44893229

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/939651/stolen-car-theft-keyless-entry-hack-UK-risk/amp

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/100213/uk-car-thefts-soar-by-56-per-cent%3famp


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