Petition · past parliament
Make it illegal for automatic service charges to be added onto restaurant bills.
Closed
106 signatures
What the petition asks
Paying a tip to a waiter or restaurant should be completely discretionary and not be automatically added onto a bill. Restaurant diners should pay a tip on their own accord and not have to physically ask for it to be removed.
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
106
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Feb 2016
Closed
17 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.