Review self-defence laws to allow regulated non-lethal deterrents

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Conduct a formal review of UK self-defence legislation to assess whether regulated, licensed non-lethal personal deterrents should be permitted for individuals at higher risk of gender-based violence, including women and trans people.

Women and gender-diverse people face disproportionate levels of harassment, assault and violence. Current UK law prohibits most effective non-lethal deterrents, leaving many feeling unprotected. A formal review could explore carefully regulated, licensed options while maintaining public safety. Safety policy should reflect lived risk and modern realities.

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 this petition which calls for a similar action: Make it legal to carry regulated non-lethal self-defence products.

Timeline

12 Feb 2026	Petition opened for signatures
23 Mar 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 Mar 2026

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