Written Question·Home Office·UIN 38801
Offensive Weapons: Ashford
Tabled: 17 March 2025
Answered: 20 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sojan Joseph
Labour — Ashford
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle the use of catapults against (a) people, (b) animals and (c) property in Ashford constituency.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonWe are clear that catapults should not be used for illegal purposes, whether against wildlife, people or property.The law already provides the police with powers relating to the use of any item as an offensive weapon including a catapult, and also if used...
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