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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Rejected petition Parents should take responsibility

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As a result of large numbers of children taking part in the riots that have affected London, Birmingham and other Cities, Parents of Children found to have committed criminal acts, should be prosecuted in addition to having benefits reduced or removed, if they have shown no real control of their children during this times

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