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Is pepper spray illegal in the United Kingdom?

Yes. Pepper spray is banned in the United Kingdom. Listed as a prohibited weapon in the 1968 Firearms Act (s5).

Banned (11)Restricted (9)Allowed

• The United Kingdom is one of 11 countries where pepper spray is banned, and 9 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 1 (Ireland).
• In Europe: banned in 7 of 39 countries.

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