Submitted on Tuesday 28th October 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Allow women to carry pepper spray with a licence for personal protection
Women deserve the right to feel safe. We ask the government to allow a license for pepper spray for self-defence. Applicants would need background checks and safety training, with strict penalties for misuse. A regulated system would empower women to protect themselves while keeping the public safe.
Every year in the UK, millions of women live in fear of harm in their own homes or on the streets. Around one in eight women experiences domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking in a single year.
These figures highlight a serious and persistent threat to women’s safety. Introducing a regulated licensing system for self-defence sprays would provide a measured, lawful means for women to protect themselves while maintaining strict public safety standards.
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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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Legalise pepper spray in England: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673
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