Suspend the rule that restricts Men who have sex with Men from donating blood

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

The government should suspend the rule that blocks gay man from donating blood. We are currently in a pandemic with research that needs to occur, to help create vaccinations or treatments. The government should suspend these rules throughout the pandemic, and inquire about extending the suspension.

I was contacted today to donate blood. However, I was blocked from donating due to being in a relationship with a man. It is dangerous that gay men are being blocked from giving or donating blood but this concern has become increased, due to the fact we are currently in a global pandemic. It is wrong, and scientifically limited to have these dangerous rules in place. That harms not only the gay community but also, the wider British public.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Abolish the 3-month ban on donating blood for men who have had sex with men

Timeline

23 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
30 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Nov 2020

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