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Petition

For the safety of teachers and pupils,put metal detectors in every school

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the government to make it compulsory for every school in the UK,to install metal detectors,to reduce knives being taken into schools to protect teachers and staff.
To reduce knife crime in schools,safe out kids and teachers,this as gone on to long action needs to be taken.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Fund the installation of metal detectors in all schools
Fund the installation of metal detectors in all schools

Timeline

11 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.