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The UK to ban the online sale and importation of handheld laser pens.

Submitted by Claire Tucker on Wednesday 9th September 2020

Published on Monday 5th October 2020

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 5th April 2021

Signatures: 643

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Ambulance ~ Danger ~ Dangerous ~ Police ~ Sale ~ Size ~ UK

Petition Action

The UK to ban the online sale and importation of handheld laser pens.

Petition Details

To prohibit retailers from selling handheld laser pens of any size and strength. To prohibit the importation of laser pens of any strength and size into the UK. To seize any imported laser pens at customs.

Additional Information

Handheld laser pens have been used to attack UK air ambulance, police and MOD helicopters. This poses a great risk to the air crew as it could blind them and more seriously disorientate the pilot risking the safety of the helicopter and air crew. As these imported pens grow stronger and more readily available they are more dangerous. My husband is an air ambulance Critical Care Paramedic and I am petrified he will be killed needlessly and our daughters will never see their father again.


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