Petition · past parliament
Create a UK Register of Arms Brokers
Closed
330 signatures
What the petition asks
While many arms brokers work within the law, some unscrupulous brokers are responsible for the illegitimate and illegal trade of weapons, including to terrorist groups and in war zones.
A Register of Arms Brokers would better regulate this trade, and prevent criminals from dealing in weapons.
A Register of Arms Brokers would better regulate this trade, and prevent criminals from dealing in weapons.
Responsible and robust control of the arms trade is one of the most crucial ways to uphold the rule of law and protect civilians across the world from violence and oppression.
As a signatory of the Arms Trade Treaty, the UK is expected to create a Register of Arms Brokers. It allows for greater scrutiny of brokers and is a vetting mechanism to ensure a safe and legitimate trade of weapons.
For more info:
Amnesty International https://goo.gl/1FGCO8
Saferworld http://goo.gl/aX6ljP
As a signatory of the Arms Trade Treaty, the UK is expected to create a Register of Arms Brokers. It allows for greater scrutiny of brokers and is a vetting mechanism to ensure a safe and legitimate trade of weapons.
For more info:
Amnesty International https://goo.gl/1FGCO8
Saferworld http://goo.gl/aX6ljP
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
330
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Jun 2016
Closed
1 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.