Petitions/Fund self-defence for students and women, and legalise licensed defence tools
StatusOngoing
Opened9 Jan 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Introduce mandatory government-funded self-defence classes in schools for all students. Provide paid time off for women to attend government funded self-defence courses. Legalise regulated non-lethal self-defence tools for adults with licensing and training, such as pepper spray.

Violence and sexual assault are growing concerns, particularly for women and vulnerable groups. Teaching self-defence in schools empowers young people, increases confidence, and promotes safety awareness from an early age. Paid time off ensures that adults, especially women, can maintain personal safety skills. We think regulated access to non-lethal self-defence tools allows responsible adults to protect themselves without increasing harm to others.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Matt Rodda
1Matt Rodda MP
Reading Central
8
James Wild
2James Wild MP
North West Norfolk
4
Mr Bayo Alaba
3Mr Bayo Alaba MP
Southend East and Rochford
4
David Burton-Sampson
4David Burton-Sampson MP
Southend West and Leigh
4
Alex McIntyre
5Alex McIntyre MP
Gloucester
2
Terry Jermy
6Terry Jermy MP
South West Norfolk
2
Katrina Murray
7Katrina Murray MP
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
2
Alex Baker
8Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
1
Lee Anderson
9Lee Anderson MP
Ashfield
1
Sean Woodcock
10Sean Woodcock MP
Banbury
1