Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence

Change the law so catapult possession in public is an offence. Currently, police must prove intent or use to cause harm. We propose it becomes an absolute offence, like air rifles, without lawful defence. Rising attacks on people, animals, and wildlife show stronger powers are needed.

5,182 Signatures

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Open
Opened
Thursday 23rd October 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
3,074
Signature Deadline
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 40,371

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Catapults are increasingly linked to assaults, criminal damage, and rising wildlife attacks. Making public possession an absolute offence like air rifles with age checks, and a licensing scheme for legitimate uses like angling, would give police stronger powers.


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