Petition · past parliament
Regulate and control the sale of acid in the UK.
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
The number of acid attacks on women has significantly increased in the UK. Currently anyone can purchase acid and attack an unsuspecting person, causing horrific life changing injuries or even death. Acid can be used as a weapon just like firearms but guns are regulated, so why is acid not?
Timeline
| 25 Sep 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Sep 2015
Closed
25 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.