This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Band Children buying Razors and seeing Adverts on removal of blades. Self Harm.
Self harm is a Growing Trend in young People which needs to be addressed. Just as children are band from buying achole, cigerettes, Knife etc. Razors should have a band and age limit to purchase. Self harm is another addiction, just like a drug. Society should be aware
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An ages restriction on buying Razors in all Shops. Adverts on social media and online videos showing how to open a razors, Band!!. Please help Protect young people Suffering from Depression and Self Harm. By not making it so easy to access Razors.
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