Petition · past parliament
Allow women to carry pepper sprays solely for self defence.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We are witnessing a rise in crime, especially against women.
In 2019 The Home Office published a refresh to its 2016 Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy which states that In the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse and 1 in 5 sexual assault during her lifetime.
In 2019 The Home Office published a refresh to its 2016 Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy which states that In the UK, 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse and 1 in 5 sexual assault during her lifetime.
There is an extensive history of perpetrators not being convicted, sadly because of this women now have a lack of faith in authorities and are left having to protect themselves.
The use of pepper spray is the best self-defence method because it is the least invasive due to its mild discomfort. When it comes into contact with a person’s eyes, it causes eye closure, runny nose, coughing and temporary blindness which can allow the target to getaway.
The use of pepper spray is the best self-defence method because it is the least invasive due to its mild discomfort. When it comes into contact with a person’s eyes, it causes eye closure, runny nose, coughing and temporary blindness which can allow the target to getaway.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 11 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.