Petition · past parliament
Lower the age of Smear tests to 18 and never refuse testing when asked
Closed
1,382 signatures
What the petition asks
It is being increasingly highlighted in the media of young women being refused a smear and sadly leading to devastating consequences. Having had two previous abnormal results leading to treatment and then refused a smear when one was requested was the last straw!!
Timeline
| 4 Sep 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Mar 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,382
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Sep 2015
Closed
4 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.