Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Ban police use of choke holds
Closed
181 signatures
What the petition asks
Choke holds and neck restraints, such as those used by US police officers are still officially sanctioned for use by UK police officers.
Police forces are banning the use of such techniques. It is time for the UK to do the same.
Police forces are banning the use of such techniques. It is time for the UK to do the same.
Neck restraint methods are dangerous and should be banned.
Timeline
| 1 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
181
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
1 Sep 2020
Closed
1 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.