Dutch activist groups criticize minister's plan to allow pepper spray for women threatened by stalkers

Summary

Dutch Minister David van Weel proposes loosening regulations on pepper spray possession for women threatened by stalkers or honor-related violence, following the murder of 17-year-old Lisa from Abcoude. The plan, modeled after Danish legislation, faces criticism from Dutch activist groups who argue that pepper spray is not a solution and that combating violence with more violence is the wrong approach. Organizations like FIER advocate for breaking the cycle of violence rather than introducing defensive weapons.