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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Rejected petition Withdraw State Benefits from Rioters

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Any rioters caught and arrested for any offence who currently receive state benefits, particularly those on disability benefits, should have their benefits withdrawn in order for their entitlement (sic) to go towards paying for the damage caused.

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