Petition · past parliament
Make front of house drug testing facilities mandatory at larger music festivals
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
Following the recent deaths at UK music festivals, I believe there should be greater healthcare and harm reduction facilities at larger UK music festivals.
Although drugs are illegal, some people will still choose to take them. Allowing people to know the strength, purity and any potential contamination in their drugs will give them the information they need to prevent overdoses and dangerous reactions to contaminants. Additionally, individuals can discuss the risks of drug use with a trained volunteer.
Front of House testing from organisations like the Loop, working alongside medics & welfare, can prevent the harm associated with drug use.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/24/leeds-festival-girl-dies-suspected-drug-overdose
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-44482290
Front of House testing from organisations like the Loop, working alongside medics & welfare, can prevent the harm associated with drug use.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/24/leeds-festival-girl-dies-suspected-drug-overdose
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-44482290
Timeline
| 5 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.