The law on self-defence allows a person to use reasonable force to defend themselves or another, to protect property, to prevent crime or to apprehend a criminal offender.
Only 15% of women in the UK have attended some form of self-defence class.
Self-defence is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm.
In general, carrying weapons in the UK is illegal. However, it is legal to carry a rape alarm, and these can be purchased from some police stations and supermarkets.