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Ensure British Citizens Can Properly Defend Themselves Amid Rising Threats

Submitted on Saturday 8th November 2025

Rejected on Tuesday 9th December 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Ensure British Citizens Can Properly Defend Themselves Amid Rising Threats

Petition Details

The Government has failed to make the public feel safe from attack. With violent and sexual crimes rising, citizens,especially women and girls deserve lawful, non-lethal means to defend themselves. Decriminalising regulated self-defence sprays would help restore safety and confidence.

Additional Information

Violent and sexual crimes are rising at an alarming rate, leaving many, especially women and girls afraid to walk alone. The Government’s duty is to protect its citizens, yet current laws deny people even basic, non-lethal tools of defence. It’s time to act and decriminalise regulated self-defence sprays so the public can feel safe again.


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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 similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673

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