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Reinstate the 'Hue and Cry'

Submitted on Friday 26th September 2025

Rejected on Thursday 16th October 2025

Current status: Rejected

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

Petition Action

Reinstate the 'Hue and Cry'

Petition Details

Bring back the idea of the Hue and Cry as a public call for help.

Additional Information

We, the undersigned, think that the current method of gaining the attention of law enforcement is ineffective and lacks communal responsibility. The hue and cry would allow any person who is in immediate danger / witnesses a crime to summon the attention of any able bodied citizen or police officer.


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