Make pepper spray legal to own

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Pepper spray is an irritant spray used for self-defence. It is, however, illegal to own pepper spray in the UK. This must be changed.

Following an unacceptable increase in sexual crimes against women and children, it is clear to me that they are unsafe anywhere in the country. This must change. By carrying pepper spray, women and children will be able to feel safe again, as is their right.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition which calls for a similar action:

Legalise carrying and using pepper spray for self-defence

Timeline

19 Apr 2023	Petition opened for signatures
21 Apr 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Apr 2023

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