Petitions/Fund the installation of metal detectors in all schools
StatusClosed
Opened4 Nov 2025
Closes4 May 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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In recent years, concern for children’s safety in schools has grown significantly amongst many people in the UK, and this issue deeply resonates with me as a parent, due to the rise in incidents involving weapons on school premises. Shockingly, many students have begun to carry knives.

By installing metal detectors at all school entrances in England, we could significantly reduce the risk of weapons brought into school. This could be a practical and effective measure to prevent potential tragedies before they occur. Many schools in other countries have already implemented metal detectors and we believe this has led to significant success in reducing violence and creating safer educational environments.

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Dame Angela Eagle
1Dame Angela Eagle MP
Wallasey
31
Adam Jogee
2Adam Jogee MP
Newcastle-under-Lyme
10
Alison McGovern
3Alison McGovern MP
Birkenhead
9
Darren Jones
4Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
8
Lee Barron
5Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
5
Liz Kendall
6Liz Kendall MP
Leicester West
5
Lorraine Beavers
7Lorraine Beavers MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
3
Claire Hazelgrove
8Claire Hazelgrove MP
Filton and Bradley Stoke
3
Lizzi Collinge
9Lizzi Collinge MP
Morecambe and Lunesdale
3
Clive Lewis
10Clive Lewis MP
Norwich South
3