Allow adults (18+) to carry regulated defensive sprays for self-defence
Legalise safe, regulated pepper/OC sprays and gels for adults (18+) with strict controls.
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- 02 DEC 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Legalise pepper spray in England https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673
- 02 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
Every day in the UK people are attacked with knives or sexually assaulted. In 2024, over 50,000 knife offences and 71,000 rapes were recorded. Law-abiding citizens currently have almost no legal way to protect themselves.
The UK is one of the few developed countries where civilians cannot carry non-lethal defensive sprays or gels.
We ask the Government to allow adults aged 18+ to legally possess and carry regulated defensive sprays and gels for self-defence. Products should meet safety standards, be sold via licensed retailers with age checks, and exclude stun guns and tasers. Misuse or sale to minors should remain a criminal offence.
Why this matters: Regulated sprays give law-abiding people a safe, non-lethal way to stop or escape attacks, helping protect those most at risk.