Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Exempt children under 11 from counting towards the 'Rule of Six' in England
Closed
589 signatures
What the petition asks
From 14th Sept, the 'Rule of Six' will make it illegal for groups of more than 6 to meet indoors or outdoors, with under 11s included in this total. The Government needs to make under 11s exempt to allow children to see grandparents and caregivers to meet others for support and good mental health.
Health experts have stated that transmission of Covid-19 by under 11s is very low.
Under 11s are already exempt from the rule in Wales and Scotland.
Under 11s are already exempt from the rule in Wales and Scotland.
Timeline
| 18 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
589
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
18 Sep 2020
Closed
18 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.