Rejected petition Ensure that the press do not overstep the law as they interview people in public

When politicians or celebrities are interviewed in public the media representatives are allowed to run into the road although a hazard to other traffic, jostle the subject which could be considered assault and prevent members of the ordinary public from free passage in a public space

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a clear and specific action.

Willful obstruction of the highway is already an offence, so it is not clear what action you would like the Government or Parliament to take. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

If you think that a crime, such as assault, is being or has been committed you should contact the police.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 17 March 2017
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