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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.
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.