Submitted on Friday 12th March 2021
Rejected on Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Legalise the use of pepper spray.
Make pepper spray legal so people are able to defend themselves.
Pepper spray is almost completely banned in the UK. Its ownership, carry and use by common citizens is banned under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968.
Believe it or not, in the UK pepper spray / CS Gas is considered a firearm and carries the same legal penalties as carrying a gun does! If you are caught with pepper spray or import it, you will face arrest and a subsequent criminal record. You may even face deportation from the UK.
Why should the police be allowed to use it on people but people can't use it for self defence?
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577568
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