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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Remove the Byelaws which ban skateboarding in Manchester's City Centre. More details
Submitted by Ben Gibbs of SkateMCR – Deadline to sign up by: 24 October 2008 – Signatures: 434
The Byelaws, introduced in 2001, prohibit skateboarding in Manchester's City Centre and criminalizes young people who, by skateboarding, are doing something physically active, socially engaging, constructive and creative.
The Government want to reduce obesity, increase social inclusion, encourage "play" activities among young people and reduce youth offending rates. The Byelaws oppose all of these aims.
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