Rejected petition Give the police more power and support to control riots and public disorder.

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We, the people of Britain want the Police to be allowed to put down riots using any method possible and to be able to use any resource available to ensure law and order. We want the government to sanction greater police power and to be able to call on any troops deemed necessary to gain control of the streets.

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Date submitted 9 August 2011
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