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Decriminalise self-defence by any means against sexual assault

Submitted by Georgina Brown on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Published on Friday 17th April 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Saturday 17th October 2026

Current Signatures: 71
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Assaulted ~ Attempted ~ Defence ~ Ensure ~ Failed ~ Framework ~ Law ~ Reform ~ The Law ~ Tool ~ Victim

Petition Action

Decriminalise self-defence by any means against sexual assault

Petition Details

Reform self-defence laws to ensure anyone resisting an attempted sexual assault can use any means necessary. The law must recognise that using a tool to stop a larger attacker is a proportionate and lawful act of prevention.

Additional Information

We believe the current legal framework for self-defence is failing victims of sexual assault.


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