Petition · Home Office
Re-establish Civil Defence Corps to enhance disaster response and emergencies.
Closed
296 signatures
What the petition asks
Re-establish a Civil Defence Corps or similar agency to address modern threats like climate disasters, pandemics, and nuclear incidents. This organisation should work with services, train the public, conduct community drills, and develop fallout shelter plans and radiological safety procedures.
The UK is facing significant challenges, including climate change, pandemics, cyber threats, and rising nuclear tensions. We believe that reinstating a Civil Defence Corps would prepare communities for emergencies, reduce loss of life, and strengthen national resilience, while fostering unity and restoring public trust in the nation's crisis management capabilities.
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
296
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
7 Feb 2025
Closed
7 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.