Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence
Allow all British Army servicemen to wear a beard
Closed
154 signatures
What the petition asks
The Royal navy has allowed men to wear trimmed beards for years, the RAF has recently brought in amendments to allow servicemen to grow beards.
With recruitment and retention at an all time low this small change could boost morale and be a demonstration that the army does listen to its soldiers.
It may be in the Government’s interest for recruitment and retention in particular in these current times.
It should also make the Army feel more inclusive of current climate and fashion trends.
It may be in the Government’s interest for recruitment and retention in particular in these current times.
It should also make the Army feel more inclusive of current climate and fashion trends.
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 May 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
154
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
17 Nov 2020
Closed
17 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.