Petition · past parliament
For All retailers in the uk to keep knives behind the counter
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
In the uk fireworks and cigarettes are kept behind the counter . If this can be done then knives can also be stored in this way . To purchase a knife you would be required to show ID give contact details before purchase
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 11 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.