{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760914.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":760914,"attributes":{"action":"Review self-defence laws to allow regulated non-lethal deterrents","background":"Conduct a formal review of UK self-defence legislation to assess whether regulated, licensed non-lethal personal deterrents should be permitted for individuals at higher risk of gender-based violence, including women and trans people.","additional_details":"Women and gender-diverse people face disproportionate levels of harassment, assault and violence. Current UK law prohibits most effective non-lethal deterrents, leaving many feeling unprotected. A formal review could explore carefully regulated, licensed options while maintaining public safety. Safety policy should reflect lived risk and modern realities.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2026-02-12T16:30:15.795Z","updated_at":"2026-03-23T17:38:54.932Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-23T17:38:43.634Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-12T18:00:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743664"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}