{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/774065.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":774065,"attributes":{"action":"Allow regulated less-lethal self-defence devices for responsible adults","background":"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","additional_details":"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.\r\nCurrent law treats pepper spray and similar sprays as prohibited weapons; police guidance says the only fully legal self-defence product is a rape alarm.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2026-06-19T18:39:16.429Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T09:04:48.038Z","rejected_at":"2026-07-30T09:04:23.993Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-19T21:24:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":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 similar action: \"Legalise Regulated Non-Lethal Self-Defence Tools\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772191"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}