Petition · past parliament

Give the students of Appleton academy the right to wear skirts if they choose.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

A new uniform rule has been created for September 2019 stating that all students must wear trousers under the guise of becoming gender neutral. However, restricting clothing choice is a direct contradiction of gender neutral clothing and is not offering fair choice to its students.
No consultation was offered and despite telling the local papers that the parents and students were all supportive of the decision, the truth was the majority of the parents, pupils and staff were completely unaware, and it was only because it was mentioned in the newsletter sent home to the primary students that the plans were revealed.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a decision for your school and not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

28 Jun 2019 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jul 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Jul 2019

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