Petition · past parliament
Ban Ear Piercing under the age of 5 in The UK
Closed
101 signatures
What the petition asks
I do not believe piercing should be allowed for babies under the age of 5.
I do not believe piercing should be allowed for babies under the age of 5. The reason for this petition is mainly to make it illegal for babies as young as a few weeks old being pierced. I see it as selfish and a vanity element for the parents / culture and not about what’s best for baby.
It’s not your body; it’s the babies. It’s unsafe. It’s selfish. They may have an allergic reaction. It’s unnecessary. It’s not their choice. Risk of infection. It’s traumatic.
It’s not your body; it’s the babies. It’s unsafe. It’s selfish. They may have an allergic reaction. It’s unnecessary. It’s not their choice. Risk of infection. It’s traumatic.
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
101
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Mar 2019
Closed
29 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.