Decriminalise self-defence by any means against sexual assault

Decriminalise self-defence by any means against sexual assault — 90 signatures. Status: open.

Petition background

Reform self-defence laws to ensure anyone resisting an attempted sexual assault can use any means necessary. The law must recognise that using a tool to stop a larger attacker is a proportionate and lawful act of prevention.

Additional details

We believe the current legal framework for self-defence is failing victims of sexual assault.

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