Fund self-defence for students and women, and legalise licensed defence tools
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.
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Make it legal to carry regulated non-lethal self-defence products.
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Introduce self-defence lessons into the PE curriculum in all secondary schools
I think all secondary schools should teach basic self-defence within PE lessons so that students not only have the skills to protect themselves, but the discipline to use those skills when necessary.
Allow stun guns or tasers to be carried and used in self defence
We demand the relaxing of firearms law to allow law abiding citizens, with no criminal or poor mental health background that suggests they are dangerous, to protect themselves and their family against intrusion or attack.
Fund provision of defensive equipment for paramedics due to attacks sustained
Fund the provision of defensive equipment like pepper spray or stab resistant clothing for paramedics.
Fund free rape alarms and make them available for everyone
We want the government to make rape alarms free and available to anyone who feels that they want one. We believe the country has become less secure and safe.
Fund self-defence for students and women, and legalise licensed defence tools
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.
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Make it legal to carry regulated non-lethal self-defence products.
We believe threat of violent crime can make many feel unsafe. We ask Parliament to review weapons laws and allow adults to buy, possess and use regulated non-lethal self-defence items. The framework should cover product approval, licensed retailers, safe-use guidance and heavy penalties for misuse.
Introduce self-defence lessons into the PE curriculum in all secondary schools
I think all secondary schools should teach basic self-defence within PE lessons so that students not only have the skills to protect themselves, but the discipline to use those skills when necessary.
Allow stun guns or tasers to be carried and used in self defence
We demand the relaxing of firearms law to allow law abiding citizens, with no criminal or poor mental health background that suggests they are dangerous, to protect themselves and their family against intrusion or attack.
Fund provision of defensive equipment for paramedics due to attacks sustained
Fund the provision of defensive equipment like pepper spray or stab resistant clothing for paramedics.
Fund free rape alarms and make them available for everyone
We want the government to make rape alarms free and available to anyone who feels that they want one. We believe the country has become less secure and safe.