Petition · past parliament
Ban non-essential social gatherings in UK temporarily during COVID-19 outbreak
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
All pubs/ bars/ clubs/ music venues/ theatres etc. cinemas to be temporarily shut down during COVID-19 outbreak. 'Advising' to do so does not go far enough and leaves staff & customers vulnerable/vulnerable to pass it on to those that are high-risk.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since this petition was created, the Government has announced that pubs, clubs and other venues are to close. It has also asked everyone to stay at home. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.