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Support breastfeeding mothers in the workplace!

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Support mothers who are breastfeeding and return to work by enforcing laws that mean a workplace has to provide a private area for expression and short breaks throughout the day (dependant on length of shift of course) to prevent health issues such as mastitis, clogged ducts, supply loss.
This area should be a sanitary area like a small private room/office, NOT a toilet or bathroom.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition because we are unsure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.

Employees already have the right to ask for a private space for expression and short breaks. ACAS guidance says a toilet or bathroom is not appropriate:

http://www.acas.org.uk/media/pdf/2/i/Acas-guide-on-accommodating-breastfeeding-in-the-workplace.pdf

We aren't sure what further action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take. You could start a new petition setting out what you would like to see happen.

Timeline

26 Jan 2019 Petition opened for signatures
11 Feb 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Feb 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.