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Closed Make it illegal to buy, sell or own machetes in the UK.

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There is no legitimate reason for anyone living in the UK to have possession of a machete. They are used widely by gangs and criminals to invoke fear and violence. They should not be legal to own, buy or sell, for the safety of the public.

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    This petition will stay open until 18 October 2019.