Petition · past parliament

Fund free self-defence classes for women in the UK

Closed 98 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to fund free self-defence classes for women and girls throughout communities in the U.K. The government needs to prioritize the health and safety of women for future generations, protecting them from potentially dangerous situations.
It is clear that women within this country are vulnerable to danger, and our safety is not always assured. Teaching women and young girls the skill of protecting themselves and disarming a potential threat not only helps give them the right to feel safe in a threatening environment but equipping them to defend the health and well-being of oneself from harm, and what could be the difference between life and death.

Timeline

17 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
17 Sep 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 98
Status Closed
Opened 17 Mar 2021
Closed 17 Sep 2021

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