PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Ban the online sale of all knives
To pass legislation that prevents the advertising and sale of all knives
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
15
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 15/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 15/100,000
Background
Knife crime is a serious problem. Banning only certain types of knives is highly problematic and still leaves scope for purchase of knives that can be used to cause harm. If people want a knife, then they should go to a retailer who can verify age and intent of the purchase