Submitted on Sunday 2nd November 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Legalise Carrying and Use of Pepper Spray for Self-Defence Purposes in the UK
We call on Parliament to legalise adults carrying pepper spray for self-defence. Violent crime & knife attacks surge; citizens feel unsafe in the UK. Police are overstretched and lawlessness prevails. This non-lethal tool will help to restore public confidence and personal safety.
Violent crime, knife attacks & public disorder have surged, leaving civilians—esp. women & elderly—unsafe. Police are overstretched; lawlessness prevails. Legalise pepper spray for self-defence: a non-lethal deterrent used safely elsewhere. Regulate with age limits, training & misuse penalties. Empower citizens, restore safety & confidence without risking public order.
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Legalise pepper spray in England: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673
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