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Provide armed security for Synagogues and jewish institutions in the UK

Closed 7,571 signatures

What the petition asks

European governments are providing armed security for synagogues and Jewish institutions following numerous fatal terror attacks. This is because where there is a serious risk of fatalities, the only feasible solution is to provide armed security for Jewish public places. The UK must do the same.
The threat level in Europe is getting worse and as evidenced, is turning from "antisemitic assaults" into terror attacks, with innocent people being murdered. According to the CST (Community Security Trust) Antisemitism in the UK is at its worst level since records began and the risk of an attack is increasing by the day. It is impossible for a policeman or security guard without a weapon to protect synagogues, schools and other institutions from terrorists who arm guns and knives.

Timeline

7 Dec 2015 Petition opened for signatures
7 Jun 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 7,571
Status Closed
Opened 7 Dec 2015
Closed 7 Jun 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.