Petition Ban police use of choke holds

Choke holds and neck restraints, such as those used by US police officers are still officially sanctioned for use by UK police officers.

Police forces are banning the use of such techniques. It is time for the UK to do the same.

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Neck restraint methods are dangerous and should be banned.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

181 signatures

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Date closed 1 March 2021
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