Petition · Ministry of Defence
Introduce national service for 16-year-olds who have serious criminal records
Closed
81 signatures
What the petition asks
We think that children with serious criminal records should be required to sign up to the army at 16 years of age for 3 to 5 years.
We think that if the government bring this into force, it could help our prison system and help young people learn manners and respect. It could also give children a chance to turn their lives around and have a successful career.
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
81
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
17 Mar 2025
Closed
17 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.