Petition · past parliament
Close all uk schools asap and mass gatherings like concerts and go into lockdown
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
Close all uk schools, mass gatherings, concerts and go into lockdown
To stop the spread of the coronavirus and protect our kids and elderly
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since you started your petition the Government has closed all schools and colleges to most students, and banned gatherings of more than two people.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Timeline
| 15 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.