Give eligible adults access to licensed pepper spray for protection against rape

Give eligible adults access to licensed pepper spray for protection against rape — 19 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

We want the Government to legalise approved pepper spray for licensed adults for self-defence, subject to police background checks, training, registration and secure storage, with strict rules on lawful use and penalties for misuse.

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This petition calls for a strictly regulated licensing system allowing suitable adults to carry approved pepper spray for personal self-defence. Applicants would undergo police background checks, training and registration. Only approved products would be permitted, with secure storage, licence renewals and strict rules on lawful use. The aim is to provide a last-resort means of protection while preventing misuse.

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