Submitted on Wednesday 10th March 2021
Rejected on Monday 15th March 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Legalise the use of pepper spray as a form of self-defence
Pepper spray is a widely recognised non-lethal deterrent that can be used for self-defence, therefore reducing the risks of assault. It is currently considered to be an offensive weapon.
This petition calls upon the British government to legalise the use of pepper spray for self-defence.
Currently, the most effective form of self-defence for British women is to carry a rape alarm. There is nothing of any reasonable effect that women can carry, use or own for self-defence in the UK that wouldn't be classified by police as an “offensive” weapon.
Pepper spray causes immediate closing of the eyes, difficulty breathing, runny nose, and coughing. Using pepper spray against an attacker can drastically increase the victim's chance of getting to safety without causing severe harm.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577568
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