Rejected petition Compulsory self-defence courses in all schools

I want self defence courses in all schools as children need to be able to protect themselves against danger that may come their way. I am in high school myself and feel very strongly about this topic. I think that more should be done to protect young people.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/169346

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Date submitted 4 February 2017
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