EXCLUSIVE: MPs demand compulsory kill switch for stolen phones to deter thieves

Lucian Nemoiu

Puzzled MPs have accused the Government of being too timid in forcing phone companies to bring in a kill switch for stolen mobiles. Police have pleaded with ministers to bring in legislation forcing companies to disable devices at the touch of a button if they are snatched. Thousands of phones are snatched each year across the UK, and the head of the Met Police called on MPs to help make pinched phones worthless. Pressure is mounting on the Home Office to bring forward new legislation

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