Petition · past parliament
Give mums breastfeeding rights in public places stop the discrimination
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
We need to stand up and fight for mums to have breastfeeding rights in public places so that they don't get discriminated against
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Women breastfeeding in public are already protected by the Equality Act 2010. The Act states that it is sex discrimination to treat a woman less favourably because she is breastfeeding. The Act applies to anyone providing services, benefits, facilities and premises to the public.
If you would like Parliament to change to the law, to provide additional protection for women who are breastfeeding, you could start a new petition calling clearly for the specific change you want. You'll need to give your full name to start a petition.
If you would like Parliament to change to the law, to provide additional protection for women who are breastfeeding, you could start a new petition calling clearly for the specific change you want. You'll need to give your full name to start a petition.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.