Rejected petition Allow women to carry pepper sprays solely for self defence.

We are witnessing a rise in crime, especially against women.
In 2019 The Home Office published a refresh to its 2016 Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy which states that In the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse and 1 in 5 sexual assault during her lifetime.

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There is an extensive history of perpetrators not being convicted, sadly because of this women now have a lack of faith in authorities and are left having to protect themselves.

The use of pepper spray is the best self-defence method because it is the least invasive due to its mild discomfort. When it comes into contact with a person’s eyes, it causes eye closure, runny nose, coughing and temporary blindness which can allow the target to getaway.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577568

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Date submitted 11 March 2021
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