PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Allow law abiding citizens to carry regulated, non lethal self defence items
We want the Government to review and update self defence laws to allow law abiding citizens to carry non lethal self defence items, such as pepper spray or personal taser with incapacitant features, under strict regulation. This would help people feel safer and better protected in public spaces.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
21
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
Following the horrific knife attack aboard the LNER train on Saturday 1st November 2025, it is clear that ordinary people can find themselves defenceless in the face of violence.
Current UK law prohibits carrying any item intended for self defence. Citizens may only use objects that ‘come to hand’ during an attack, leaving them unprepared and vulnerable.
Many European countries, allow regulated possession of non lethal self defence tools such as pepper spray or taser.