{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/782110.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":782110,"attributes":{"action":"Allow responsible adults access to regulated, non-lethal self-defence devices","background":"We want the Government to introduce legislation allowing responsible adults to possess and carry approved, non-lethal self-defence devices, subject to age limits, safety standards, restrictions on where they can be carried and penalties for misuse.","additional_details":"People should have lawful ways to protect themselves when faced with violence. Personal alarms and whistles can alert others, but they may not provide a practical means of protection during an immediate physical attack.\r\n\r\nWe want the Government to create a strictly regulated framework for approved, non-lethal self-defence devices, with age limits, safety standards, carrying restrictions and strong penalties for misuse. Public safety must remain the priority, with expert consultation.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-09-16T16:24:07.128Z","updated_at":"2026-09-28T13:56:53.487Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-28T13:56:45.416Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-16T17:03:30.000Z","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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nLegalise Regulated Non-Lethal Self-Defence Tools\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772191"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}