Women have no means of self-defence protection in the UK and this needs to be changed. I and many of my female friends over the years have been sexually harassed, catcalled and even followed whilst walking. This cycle needs to be broken.

The purpose of this petition is to make it legal for the handling and distribution of pepper spray in the UK as a form of self-defence, especially for women. Sexual harassment pervades the lives of women and girls in the UK. This can be most prevalent in the public domain when women are often alone.

Legalise pepper spray. However, grant a license for it. So that it is not abused by people who are going to exploit it. Instead, provide pepper spray to the vulnerable such as; women, young girls or the elderly and require them to be tested on how to appropriately use the pepper spray in situations of danger. From this, given they succeed, provide them with a permit or license to legally handle or obtain pepper spray making them feel safer when out in public alone. Providing protection.

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