Petition · past parliament
Have a minimum age of 12 years old before having a body piercing.
Closed
27 signatures
What the petition asks
Babies and toddlers often have their ears pierced because their parents think it will look nice. It causes the child pain and puts them at risk of infection. It should be left to the individual as to whether they wish to have holes made through their own skin when they are old enough to understand.
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
27
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Aug 2016
Closed
5 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.