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Ban All Knives including ceremonial knives in Schools
Introduce a clear policy banning knives of any kind in schools, including religious or ceremonial blades. Schools should remain completely weapon-free environments so pupils and staff can learn and work safely.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
92
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 92/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 92/100,000
Background
We think allowing any type of blade on school grounds can create unnecessary risk, even if ceremonial. Knife crime remains a serious issue in England and Wales, with tens of thousands of offences involving knives recorded each year. There has also been an incident in which a student in Australia was stabbed during an altercation involving a ceremonial knife. We think a single clear rule banning knives in schools would protect pupils and remove confusion over exceptions.