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Shifting Financial Responsibility for Vehicle Theft Consequences

Submitted on Monday 18th August 2025

Rejected on Monday 1st September 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)

Petition Action

Shifting Financial Responsibility for Vehicle Theft Consequences

Petition Details

We ask the Government to change the law so that victims of car theft are not financially penalised by higher insurance premiums. Local authorities should share responsibility when

Additional Information

Currently, victims of car theft often suffer twice—first losing their vehicle, then facing increased insurance costs. This is unfair and punishes innocent people. Many thefts happen in areas with inadequate security. Shifting some responsibility to councils would push for better safety and accountability.


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