Decriminalise self-defence by any means against sexual assault
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.
Signatures
73
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 73/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 73/100,000
- 17 APR 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Georgina Brown
Background
We believe the current legal framework for self-defence is failing victims of sexual assault.