In Plain English
AI-generatedThis Bill would ban the sale, manufacture, hire, loan, import and use of electric shock training devices in the UK, with related provisions to support the ban. Its aim is to reduce harm caused by these devices and prevent their use in training or behaviour modification.
Key Points
- Bans sale, manufacture, hire, loan, import and use of electric shock training devices in the UK.
- Covers devices used for training or behaviour modification and any connected purposes described in the Bill.
- Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage.
- Sits within the policy areas of Transport and Technology and would affect suppliers, users and organisations that deal with such devices.
Progress
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee scrutiny for detailed examination.
Who is affected?
Retailers and manufacturers of electric shock training devicesTraining providers and organisations that use training devicesImporters and distributors of such devicesRegulators and law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing the banBusinesses and institutions that currently use or might consider using these devices (e.g., schools, sports clubs, security firms)
Generated 21 February 2026
