Petition · Ministry of Defence
Introduce mandatory military conscription for people over 18
Closed
49 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to make the military draft mandatory for people over 18. We believe our army is depleted, our country is divided and in debt, unemployment is high whilst skilled trades are crying out for workers, and many people are on benefits.
Timeline
| 15 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
15 Jan 2026
Closed
15 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.