Submitted on Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Rejected on Thursday 11th June 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Suspend exports of tear gas, rubber bullets, and riot shields to the US
The UK exports weapons including anti-crowd gas & riot equipment to the United States. The unrest in the US & the Govt's response has led to allegations of police brutality against journalists and peaceful protesters. We may be enabling this through our exports - this needs to be investigated.
The UK has a history of suspending exports where it deems appropriate, and are required to under certain conditions. Last year, the UK halted sales of tear gas to Hong Kong until an independent investigation into accusations of police brutality & excessive uses of force had been conducted - the same should happen now.
Explained more eloquently & in more depth here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/george-floyd-protests-uk-export-tear-gas-rubber-bullets-shields-us-a9543106.html
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/324208
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