Petition · Ministry of Defence

Protect Military Families: Mandate 6ft Fences In Gardens

Closed 1,060 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the government to mandate the installation of 6ft fences in all military family housing to enhance security, privacy, and well-being. We request the standardisation of 6ft fencing in ALL military housing, Ensure that all new and existing military homes have 6ft fences as a minimum standard.
We think this could:
Increase Security for Military Families
Reduce the risk of unauthorized access
Prevent outsiders from having visibility into homes, which can be a security threat.
Deter potential criminals or hostile actors from targeting military families.
Improve privacy and well-being
Support families, especially when service members are deployed, by giving them a greater sense of safety.
Provide children and pets with a secure outdoor space to play

Timeline

16 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
16 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,060
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 16 Apr 2025
Closed 16 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.