This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition For All retailers in the uk to keep knives behind the counter
In the uk fireworks and cigarettes are kept behind the counter . If this can be done then knives can also be stored in this way . To purchase a knife you would be required to show ID give contact details before purchase
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/244911
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