Petition · past parliament
Remove the requirement of mandatory religious acts in public schools.
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
The Independent quotes (06/12/15) "under exiting laws, school have a statuary duty to ensure pupils take part "each school day in acts of worship."
The article states "While faith schools are permitted to hold acts of worship in accordance with their religious character, in secular schools the worship must be wholly & mainly of a Christian character."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/mandatory-christian-prayers-in-schools-should-be-axed-academics-say-a6762256.html viewed: 13th of October 2018.
In Wales and England pupils are able to opt out, but they still sit and watch.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/mandatory-christian-prayers-in-schools-should-be-axed-academics-say-a6762256.html viewed: 13th of October 2018.
In Wales and England pupils are able to opt out, but they still sit and watch.
Timeline
| 22 Oct 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Apr 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Oct 2018
Closed
22 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.