Legalise pepper spray in England

We call on the UK Government to: • Legalise and regulate pepper spray for self-defence • Restrict sales to over-18s and approved formulations only • Impose tough penalties for misuse • Provide clear guidelines on lawful self-defence

2,786 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Monday 3rd November 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
137
Signature Deadline
Sunday 3rd May 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 12,082

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Every day across England, people – especially women, disabled people, and survivors of domestic abuse – are left vulnerable to harassment, assault, and violence.
Reports of harassment and sexual offences on public transport have surged.
People are being threatened at bus stops and in public spaces.
We think domestic abuse is still at epidemic levels – and too many victims are left defenceless while waiting for help.
Police response times can stretch into hours, leaving victims exposed and unprotected.


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