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Legalise and Licence Mace, Pepper, CS Spray for Self-Defence in the UK.

Closed 185 signatures

What the petition asks

At the time of writing, there have been 50 killings in 2018 and rising violent crime levels at its highest. 5.3 million violent crimes recorded last year up 14%. There were 37,443 knife crimes and 6,694 gun crime offences recorded last year.

Allow Law abiding citizens the right to carry CS/ Spray
CS Spray to defend against rapist.
Allow those of the LGBTQ community to defend against violent attackers. These attack have soared by nearly 80%
Give home owners an effective means of defence from home invaders.
Spray could be easily licenced and training available. Serial numbers applied on to the Spray cans to stop it falling into criminal hands.
Ask yourself, would you rather these criminals be running around using CS Spray on each other or using Acid, Knives and guns.
GIVE PEOPLE THE CHOICE TO DEFEND THEMSELVES

Timeline

12 Apr 2018 Petition opened for signatures
12 Oct 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 185
Status Closed
Opened 12 Apr 2018
Closed 12 Oct 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.