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Stop the Lewes Priory School from imposing 'gender-neutral' uniform on students

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

The Priory School in Lewes, Easy Sussex has forbidden girls from wearing skirts and is requiring them to wear 'gender-neutral' trousers. This is an attack on the the students' right to freedom of expression.
https://twitter.com/brightonargus/status/1169881288741752833?s=19

Why it was rejected

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

This is a matter for the individual school rather than the Government or Parliament as a whole. You could raise the issue with the School's Headteacher, senior leadership or Board of Governors.

Local councillors who represent you may be able to raise the issue on your behalf. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, here:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You local MP may also be able to raise the issue with the school. You can find your MP here:

https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/

Timeline

7 Sep 2019 Petition opened for signatures
13 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Sep 2019

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