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Petition · past parliament

Training & arm ALL British police officers in line with the majority of Europe.

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

We are all aware of the terrible incidents that have happened throughout Europe and in March 2017 another terror attack here at the heart of Parliament in London.

Several innocent people have lost their lives including a police officer.
It is now time for all British police officers to be fully trained and armed with a pistol inline with the majority of European police.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

The Home Secretary to approve the routine arming of police officers in the UK

Timeline

22 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Apr 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.