Petitioner: Carl Grundy on behalf of Riders Club Edinburgh
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
05 October 2016
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to take action to more effectively combat motorcycle theft and related offences.
27 October 2016: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government and Police Scotland and to hold an informal meeting with the petitioner. Link to Official Report 27 October 2016
19 January 2017: The Committee agreed to defer consideration of the petition to a future meeting. Link to Official Report 19 January 2017
2 February 2017: The Committee agreed to write to Visit Scotland, Youth Link and Police Scotland. Link to Official Report 2 February 2017
27 April 2017: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Standing Orders Rule 15.7 on the basis that stakeholders consider that Police Scotland has adequate powers in relation to motor cycle theft and measures are in place to address the wider social issues. Link to the Official Report
Written Submissions:
How many times have you seen youths with no helmets riding stolen motorcycles?
Have you ever had your motorcycle stolen?
How many of your friends have had a motorcycle stolen?