Petition · past parliament
Make self defence classes compulsory in schools.
Closed
136 signatures
What the petition asks
With the rising rates of brutal and savage knife crimes, muggings and terror attacks in the UK, it is vital we begin educating the new generation on how to protect and defend themselves in panic situations.
An average of 65 people die from knife crime in the UK every year.
Pepper spray is banned in the UK, as are other self defence weapons.
2017 has seen the biggest rise in terror attacks.
Pepper spray is banned in the UK, as are other self defence weapons.
2017 has seen the biggest rise in terror attacks.
Timeline
| 21 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
136
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Sep 2017
Closed
21 Mar 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.