Rejected petition Legalise the use of pepper spray for women in the UK

Women over the age of 18 should legally be allowed to carry and use pepper spray to avoid or escape threatening situations

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With the huge increase of sexual and violent crimes against women in the UK this is the minimum step that should be taken to try and keep women on the streets of theUK safe

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for a similar action: "Legalise pepper spray in England" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673

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Date submitted 4 November 2025
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