Rejected petition Make police check CCTV if witnesses report a convicted abuser near a victim

I want the Government to make it mandatory for police to review CCTV whenever witnesses report a convicted domestic abuser near a victim protected by an order. Police should check footage that could confirm or rule out a breach, improving safety and enforcement.

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I want this change because victims with protective orders are placed at risk when police choose not to review CCTV, even when witnesses report seeing a convicted abuser nearby. This can mean breaches go unchecked and victims are pushed into costly court action. Making CCTV review mandatory would improve safeguarding, help ensure breaches are properly investigated, and give victims and children greater protection.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

Decisions about how the police conduct and pursue individual investigations are an operational matter for police forces, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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

Date submitted 15 November 2025
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