Rejected petition: Allow regulated less-lethal self-defence devices for responsible adults
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We ask the UK Government to review the law so responsible adults can legally buy, carry and use approved less-lethal self-defence devices, such as PAVA spray, regulated T4E-type launchers and pepper balls, under strict licensing, training and safety controls
Many people feel unsafe due to violent crime, especially when alone or at night. A properly regulated system would give law-abiding adults a lawful means of self-protection, help reduce fear of crime, and improve public confidence in safety.
Current law treats pepper spray and similar sprays as prohibited weapons; police guidance says the only fully legal self-defence product is a rape alarm.
Why was this petition rejected?
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Legalise Regulated Non-Lethal Self-Defence Tools" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772191
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