Petition · Home Office
Legalise pepper spray as a method of self-defence
Closed
578 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to legalise pepper spray as a method of self-defence to improve the safety of women. It was reported in October 2024 that since 2020, 25 women have been violently killed in Northern Ireland. Many other women are attacked and sexually assaulted.
By providing this method, women could feel more secure and feel like they have an opportunity to defend themselves without causing great harm.
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
578
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
13 Mar 2025
Closed
13 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.