Petition · past parliament
Introduce Tougher Trade Restrictions on Knives in Stores
Closed
82 signatures
What the petition asks
All stores, chains and independent, should be required by Law to store knives in hidden cabinets (like those used for tobacco products), in order to deter the purchase of knives for criminal activity. This would also reduce the number of thefts of knives from stores, meaning attackers can be traced.
At least 19 people have been killed in London this year so far (accurate as of 04/03/19), after a record number of homicides were committed in 2018.
Since 2012, there has been a 93% increase in hospital admissions for knife attacks on people under the age of 16. (Channel 4's Dispatches).
Since 2012, there has been a 93% increase in hospital admissions for knife attacks on people under the age of 16. (Channel 4's Dispatches).
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
82
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Mar 2019
Closed
18 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.