Submitted on Thursday 20th May 2021
Rejected on Wednesday 26th May 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Make ultrasonic devices (child/teen deterrents) illegal without a license.
Everyone knows that there are times when a physical deterrent is necessary for antisocial behaviour; however any that cause physical pain/discomfort are normally by authorised persons only. The increased use of high pitched/ultrasonic devises is painful to young people and should be used cautiously.
Although the use of these devises may have a place, this should not be all day, or in residential areas. It is important that, just because it hurts a child, rather than an adult, it is not ignored. Parents are often unaware of the cause of the pain because the devises are designed to be out of their hearing range.
We would like the government to license the use of these devises, ensuring that they are not just left on, over used or used in residential settings.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We understand you're concerned about the use of ultrasonic devices to deter antisocial behaviour, however it's not clear who would be eligible for the license you propose nor what criteria would need to be met in order for such a license to be granted.
You could have a petition calling for a ban on the sale of ultrasonic devices to the general public, if that is something you'd like to see happen.
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