Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Make it mandatory for all education staff to wear body cameras to safeguard all
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that student safety and accountability are of utmost importance in education settings. We advocate for the implementation of body cameras for all staff in schools/education which we think will help ensure transparency, deter misconduct, and protect the well-being of students and staff.
We think that mandating body cameras for education and school staff will mean that interactions are recorded objectively. We think it could enhance accountability, improve student safety, protect against harm, build trust, ensure proper training, safeguard rights, and foster a transparent education/school environment.
Timeline
| 29 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
29 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.