Petition
Allow adults to buy, possess, carry regulated pepper/PAVA spray for self-defence
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
People feel unsafe and unable to defend themselves. Current law bans all incapacitant sprays, leaving citizens defenceless. Allowing regulated pepper or PAVA sprays for self-defence, with training and strict penalties, would give law-abiding adults a non-lethal way to protect themselves.
People are being attacked on public transport and streets, yet the law bans even non-lethal sprays for defence. Allowing trained, licensed adults to carry regulated pepper or PAVA spray would give them a lawful, safe way to protect themselves and others where there is an imminent risk to life, while keeping strict penalties and safeguards to prevent misuse.
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 similar action:
Legalise pepper spray in England: Legalise pepper spray in England
Legalise pepper spray in England: Legalise pepper spray in England
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.