This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Revoke all export licence of riot gears to the Hong Kong Police Force
On 12th June 2019, the Hong Kong Police Force responded with excessive force to an otherwise peaceful demonstration. The police shot rubber/plastic bullet on retreating and unarmed protestors, used tear gas and pepper spray on journalists from around the world.
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Many of these equipment are supplied by the UK, including tear gas, plastic bullets, and shield used by officers. I urge the UK government to revoke all export licence of riot gears to the Hong Kong Police Force
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Why was this petition rejected?
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The UK Government has said it will not issue further export licences for crowd control equipment to Hong Kong:
It has also said that there are no current export licences for crowd control equipment to Hong Kong:
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