Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Legalize the use of non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray for self-defense.

Closed 54 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the UK government to legalize the use of non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray, for self-defense. This could be done with full background checks and a license to carry.
Today, a friend of mine was harassed on the street by two men driving past, who had also been seen trying to get two much younger girls into their car. This happened in broad daylight - had it been dark, it may have escalated to dangerous levels. We, the people, have the right to feel safe on the streets, whether during the day or at night. Criminals will break the law to harm law-abiding citizens. Law-abiding citizens have only their bodies to defend themselves with. This needs to change.

Timeline

13 Jun 2022 Petition opened for signatures
27 Dec 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 54
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 13 Jun 2022
Closed 27 Dec 2022

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