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Petition · past parliament

Start a campaign to highlight that spitting in the street is illegal.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

ESPECIALLY with the COVID-19 crisis, please could the Government use the opportunity to highlight that spitting in the street is illegal.
Professional footballers have much to answer for as they openly spit on the pitch, something that a certain segment of the public emulate. Surely NOW is the time to start a campaign to stop what is a disgusting and unhygienic habit.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Ban spitting in the street especially in light of the covid-19 threat

Timeline

24 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
27 Apr 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 27 Apr 2020

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