'Misguided': Peak Aboriginal Health Body Slams NT Pepper Spray Trial

'Misguided': Peak Aboriginal health body slams NT pepper spray trial

The Northern Territory is about to become only the second jurisdiction in Australia to allow people to carry and use pepper spray, but the laws might be stricter than you think.

NT to trial legal pepper spray for self-defence

The Northern Territory is set to become the second jurisdiction in Australia to allow members of the public to own capsicum, or pepper spray. The NT government says it’s for ‘self defence’ as it continues to push law and order reform, but community justice advocates say the move will increase the risk of racial violence.

ThePatriotLight - Pepper Spray to Become Legal for Civilian Use in the Northern Territory

ThePatriotLight - The chief minister says the move will help reduce crime and restore community safety, but studies are yet to prove this.The Northern Territory (NT) is to join Western Australia (WA) in allowing civilians to carry pepper spray for self-defence under strict conditions.Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro announced the launch of a 12-month trial, which will start in September, allowing approved members of the public to carry a low-perce…

Pepper Spray to Become Legal for Civilian Use in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory (NT) is to join Western Australia (WA) in allowing civilians to carry pepper spray for self-defence under strict conditions. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro announced the launch of a 12-month trial, which will start in September, allowing approved members of the public to carry a low-percentage oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray. The specifics of the trial will be determined after consultation, which will be led by the NT Police…