Petitions/Change the law to allow public to carry and use pepper spray for self-defence
StatusOngoing
Opened13 May 2026
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Legalise carrying and using pepper spray for self-defence from age 16 or 18, with approved types only used against immediate threats. The Secretary of State should regulate standards, sales, and storage, and set penalties for misuse. This could ensure safety while protecting personal security.

I urge the government to legalise pepper spray for personal self-defence. Citizens over sixteen or eighteen should be allowed to carry approved pepper spray to protect themselves against imminent threats. Proper regulation by the Secretary of State could ensure safety and responsible use, with clear rules for possession and penalties for misuse. This law could empower individuals to guard their safety while maintaining public order and oversight.

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Dr Neil Hudson
1Dr Neil Hudson MP
Epping Forest
6
David Baines
2David Baines MP
St Helens North
6
Ms Marie Rimmer
3Ms Marie Rimmer MP
St Helens South and Whiston
6
Katrina Murray
4Katrina Murray MP
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
6
Dame Caroline Dinenage
5Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Gosport
5
Paul Maskey
6Paul Maskey MP
Belfast West
5
Richard Tice
7Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
4
Christian Wakeford
8Christian Wakeford MP
Bury South
4
Olly Glover
9Olly Glover MP
Didcot and Wantage
4
Rupert Lowe
10Rupert Lowe MP
Great Yarmouth
4