Petition
Ban high-velocity catapults and licence others with police powers to confiscate
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban high-velocity catapults by classing them as offensive weapons. Licence or age restrict all other catapults. Give police powers to stop and confiscate catapults from anyone under 18 without good reason. These steps are essential to tackle rising antisocial and violent use.
Catapults are increasingly used to injure or kill wildlife, harm pets, and damage property. These attacks are rising, often carried out by young people. Police say current laws aren't enough. We must treat catapults the same way we treat knives—restrict access, regulate use, and give police power to act. Confiscation powers and age-related restrictions will help prevent cruelty and protect communities. The longer we wait, the more lives—animal and possibly human—will be lost.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
The following petitions call for similar actions:
Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
Ban the sale of catapults and carrying catapults in public
Ban the sale of catapults and carrying catapults in public
Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
Ban the sale of catapults and carrying catapults in public
Ban the sale of catapults and carrying catapults in public
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.