Petition · past parliament · Department for Business and Trade
Ban sale & import of hunting knives, machetes & crossbows with strict penalties
Closed
115 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to introduce a ban on the sale of or import of hunting knives, machetes and crossbows. Severe penalties should also be imposed for anyone caught selling or importing these, with minimum prison sentences and fines.
A ban would make access to such weapons more difficult, thereby helping to reduce the incidence of knife and other such attacks.
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
115
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
15 Apr 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.