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.