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

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.

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To reduce knife crime in schools,safe out kids and teachers,this as gone on to long action needs to be taken.

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Fund the installation of metal detectors in all schools
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743252

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Date submitted 11 February 2026
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