Petition · past parliament
Allow the public to carry and use self defence items.
Closed
75 signatures
What the petition asks
Request that in light of significant police cuts, a steep the increase in violent crime, and a reduction in detection and convictions for violent crime, that citizens be permitted to defend themselves against attackers without fear of prosecution.
To this end, we request that for as long as the current criminal climate exists, that we be permitted to carry items that can be used for, and are intended for self defence, such as night sticks, batons, pepper spray as well as other non lethal items. We feel that the need to adequately defend ourselves and our families becomes a basic right when the police and judicial system are unable to fulfil that duty as is the case at present.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
75
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2018
Closed
27 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.