Rejected petition Legalize Pepper Spray For Self-Defence

The British government states that pepper spray is considered to be an offensive weapon, which makes it illegal for the British public to own and/or carry.

This petition calls upon the British government to legalise the use of pepper spray for self-defence.

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Pepper spray is a widely recognised non-lethal powerful deterrent that can be used for self-defence, reducing the risks of assault.

Even being legally allowed to carry pepper spray will give people a stronger sense of safety, knowing, if needed, they can use it.

Pepper spray causes immediate closing of the eyes, difficulty breathing, runny nose, and coughing. Using pepper spray against an attacker can drastically increase the victim's chance of getting to safety without causing severe harm.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

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

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Date submitted 12 March 2021
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