PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Review self-defence laws to allow regulated non-lethal deterrents
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
11
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000
Background
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.