Petition · past parliament
Legalise possessing knives
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Legalizing the possession of knives in the UK could seriously reduce knife crime and deter those intending to use the for malicious intent. The approach adopted in the USA, where responsible citizens are allowed to carry knives with appropriate permits and regulations, shows a potential solution.
By implementing strict background checks, thorough licensing procedures, and mandatory training programs, the UK can ensure that individuals possessing knives are law-abiding citizens educated in responsible usage.
Furthermore legalisation fosters a transparent environment, enabling law enforcement to focus resources on combating illegal activities. Importantly, public awareness campaigns emphasizing the legal, safe use of knives can reshape attitudes and behaviours.
Furthermore legalisation fosters a transparent environment, enabling law enforcement to focus resources on combating illegal activities. Importantly, public awareness campaigns emphasizing the legal, safe use of knives can reshape attitudes and behaviours.
Why it was rejected
It was created under a fake or incomplete name.
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Oct 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.