Petition Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services

I believe it should be a crime for a person to purposely delay ringing the emergency services in a medical emergency. I would like the Government to introduce legislation to make this a crime.

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Created by Rea Swindells
Deadline 10 July 2025 All petitions run for 6 months
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