{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/763981.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":763981,"attributes":{"action":"petition about stabbings in schools and installing metal detectors","background":"Knife crime in schools is a serious concern. The Government should introduce metal detectors at the entrances of secondary schools, particularly in areas with higher levels of knife crime. Schools should also receive funding for trained security staff to operate the detectors.","additional_details":"Install metal detectors in UK schools to prevent knife attacks\r\nRequire metal detectors in secondary schools to stop stabbings\r\nImprove school safety with metal detectors and knife checks\r\nIntroduce metal detectors in schools to reduce knife crime\r\nProtect students: install metal detectors in high-risk schools\r\nGovernment to fund metal detectors in schools after stabbings\r\nMake schools safer by introducing metal detectors at entrances","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-03-11T13:24:28.027Z","updated_at":"2026-04-02T11:10:52.081Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-02T11:10:46.900Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-11T14:31:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nFund the installation of metal detectors in all schools\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743252"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}