Rejected petition: Give Women the Right to Carry Licensed Pepper Spray for Self-Defence
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Introduce a regulated licensing scheme allowing women aged 18 and over to legally carry Government-approved pepper spray for lawful self-defence. Require mandatory safety training, identity and eligibility checks, strict rules on possession and serious penalties for misuse
Violence against women and girls remains a serious concern across the UK. Many women feel unsafe walking alone, travelling on public transport or making everyday journeys. When an attack happens, police or other help may not be immediately available. Women should have a lawful and practical means of protecting themselves as a last resort when facing a genuine threat of violence, giving them a better chance to escape, seek help and get to safety.
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.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Legalise Regulated Non-Lethal Self-Defence Tools
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772191We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.