Submitted on Sunday 2nd November 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Allow British citizens to carry self-defence spray.
Recently, there has been a torrent of attacks targeting normal people who are merely going about their business. This unsettling trend has prompted many to seek effective ways to protect themselves without resorting to lethal measures.
Many countries have embraced the lawful carrying of self-defence sprays as a non-lethal option for personal protection. Pepper spray, for example, is an effective tool that can incapacitate an aggressor long enough for the victim to escape and seek help. It is a simple, yet powerful way to tip the scales in situations where one might otherwise be left vulnerable.
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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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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for the same action: "Legalise pepper spray in England" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673
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