Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Make the use of masks on public transport voluntary and not mandatory
Closed
3,942 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government or Parliament to reverse the decision to mandate the use of masks on public transport and render it voluntary.
I believe that by mandating something so personal, the Government may be infringing on our civil liberties.
I believe that by mandating something so personal, the Government may be infringing on our civil liberties.
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,942
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
22 Jun 2020
Closed
22 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.