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I want the Governement to Limit or prohibit the use of nitrous oxide cannisters.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Children and young adults are abusing nitrous oxide to the point they are blacking out and crashing cars, ending up in comas or paralysed. It is heart-breaking and soul destroying watching this happen.
I've been recently educating myself on this 'new high' that is bringing misery around the country. It has affected me personally and I am aware of people who have been in situations where they've blacked out behind a wheel, or have ended up paralysed and in comas. This substance is being abused by people and ruining famillies across the country. The Governement needs to take action!Theres nothing regulating this stuff and its on our streets in ridiculous amounts and easily accessible!

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We're not sure if you want to ban all use of nitrous oxide, including commercial use, or to make it illegal to possess nitrous oxide without a reasonable excuse. The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 includes offences relating to the supply and possession with the intent to supply nitrous oxide. Those convicted of either of these offences may be subject to a maximum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment, or a fine or both.

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Timeline

1 Sep 2022 Petition opened for signatures
5 Sep 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Sep 2022

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