Rejected petition Allow Police use of Water Cannon in Britain.

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In light of the ongoing unrest across mainland Britain the Police need every available tactic during public order situations. We call for the use of water cannon on mainland Britain to be authorised and for the equipment to be readily available for use in public order situations by the Police.

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Date submitted 9 August 2011
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