Petitions/Permit off-duty police & (ex)military to carry batons for public safety
StatusClosed
Opened15 Dec 2025
Closes15 Jun 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We request Parliament permit trained active and veteran military and police, whilst off-duty, to carry an authorised extendable baton for what we feel are the purposes of public safety and personal protection.

This petition stems from a concern that the UK has become more dangerous. We think allowing trained active and veteran military/police to carry an authorised baton whilst off-duty leverages their skills to increase public safety. We think these individuals can act responsibly, deter crime, and provide immediate protection for themselves and the public when facing threats.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Fred Thomas
1Fred Thomas MP
Plymouth Moor View
3
Steve Darling
2Steve Darling MP
Torbay
3
Preet Kaur Gill
3Preet Kaur Gill MP
Birmingham Edgbaston
1
Ruth Cadbury
4Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Christian Wakeford
5Christian Wakeford MP
Bury South
1
Dr Peter Prinsley
6Dr Peter Prinsley MP
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
1
Danny Kruger
7Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Jess Asato
8Jess Asato MP
Lowestoft
1
Blake Stephenson
9Blake Stephenson MP
Mid Bedfordshire
1
Emily Darlington
10Emily Darlington MP
Milton Keynes Central
1