Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Make it illegal for businesses to challenge those not wearing face coverings

Closed 645 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should support those exempt from wearing face masks by making it illegal for businesses to challenge those not wearing a face mask. Many supermarkets/shops and tourist attractions are still requiring medical proof or exempt cards and won’t allow you to enter without proof.
To support the disabled community and ensure we have a voice. At the moment we are challenged everyday at supermarkets, public transport and even tourist attractions. The Government must legislate to protect those exempt and ensure we aren't challenged or made to feel embarrassed when trying to go about our day. We shouldn't need to produce our badge multiple times whilst going shopping or be stopped at every shop.

Timeline

26 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
26 Apr 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 645
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 26 Oct 2020
Closed 26 Apr 2021

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