Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Don't make the wearing of face masks compulsory in public places in England
Closed
4,139 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government not to make the wearing of face masks compulsory in public places in England.
The case for wearing face masks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus isn't proven; in fact the Chief Medical Officer said only four months ago:'In terms of wearing a mask our advice is clear: that wearing a mask if you don't have an infection reduces the risk almost not at all. So we do not advise that'. Mask wearing is problematic for many people, the elderly, those with breathing difficulties and other health issues. The prevalence of Covid-19 in the community does not warrant such a step
Timeline
| 16 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,139
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
16 Jul 2020
Closed
16 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.