Petition · past parliament
Teach young women/girls self defence in school
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
To raise issues in todays society involving women's safety when commuting or alone. Give them the resources and training to defend themselves against potential threats
To reduce the amount of attacks on women
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Mandatory self-defence classes as part of school curriculum
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.