Submitted on Friday 20th March 2020
Rejected on Monday 20th April 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Allow the public to use force on motorbike thieves and not get charged for it
Allowing the public the right to defend our property in this country has always been hard when 80% of the time the thieves get protected from the police. All we Can do is film them that doesn't stop them anymore we need to be allowed to fight back and have the support of the police force to do this.
The police and government should allow us to use reasonable Force to protect our property.From carrying a police batton to pepper spray. If we was allowed to carry these self defence weapons we could have a leg to stand on. Meaning the thieves would now be more scared to steal meaning less crime. The police don't have enough employment available to protect us anymore. Allow public the right to defend themselves and not face any charges for doing so. This will help lower motorcycle crime alot.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
It is already the case that a person may use reasonable force for the purpose of self-defence, defence of property, prevention of crime and lawful arrest. Decisions about whether the use of force is lawful is a matter for the courts, and not the Government or Parliament.
The Crown Prosecution Service has published guidance on Self-Defence and the Prevention of Crime, which is available here: www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/self-defence-and-prevention-crime
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