Petition · past parliament
To stop tattooist/piercing's in private places to be illegal to under 18's
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
To make it illegal for tattooist's an piercers to do either tattoo or pierce intimate areas unless there 18+
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
It's already an offence to give someone who is under 18 a tattoo. We're therefore not sure what further action you'd like the Government and Parliament to take.
You can view the Tattooing of Minors Act 1969 here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/24
It isn't illegal to give a piercing to an under 18 year old. You could start a new petition asking for the Government and Parliament to make it illegal, if that's what you want to happen.
You can view the Tattooing of Minors Act 1969 here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/24
It isn't illegal to give a piercing to an under 18 year old. You could start a new petition asking for the Government and Parliament to make it illegal, if that's what you want to happen.
Timeline
| 14 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Nov 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Nov 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.