Petition · past parliament

Change the law to allow the use of water cannons!

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

The use of water cannons is currently prohibited in UK law. It would require the authorisation of Parliament to change matters.

With recent protests and marches, we believe that the use of water cannons should be brought back
They would only be used where there was a serious possibility of demonstrations getting out of hand or to control riots.

Timeline

8 Oct 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Opened 8 Oct 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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