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Petition 764626

Decriminalise self-defence by any means against sexual assault

openUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

Introduced

17 March 2026

Last action

17 March 2026 · Petition

Status

84 signatures

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Subjects

Defence

Source updated

10 September 2026

Defence

Summary

Reform self-defence laws to ensure anyone resisting an attempted sexual assault can use any means necessary. The law must recognise that using a tool to stop a larger attacker is a proportionate and lawful act of prevention. We believe the current legal framework for self-defence is failing victims of sexual assault.

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  1. 17 March 2026

    Petition

    Reform self-defence laws to ensure anyone resisting an attempted sexual assault can use any means necessary. The law must recognise that using a tool to stop a larger attacker is a proportionate and lawful act of prevention. We believe the current legal framework for self-defence is failing victims of sexual assault.

    Source: Petition

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