This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Make it illegal to re-sell event\concert tickets for more than face value
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Ticket Touts are able to make a living without paying tax and deprive genuine fans of the opportunity to attend the event, or pay an excessive amount to attend an event.
Why was this petition rejected?
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/164065
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