Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Lift restrictions on all social gatherings such as proms, graduations, weddings

Closed 314 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask that the UK Government lift the bans that limit people attending all social gatherings including: - Proms and Graduations, Weddings & Blessings, Theatre & Concerts, Music Events, Conferences & Public Speaking Events, Entertainment & Hospitality Services.
We believe the ban on social gatherings is inconsistent with the following Article of The Human Rights Act 1998: - Article 8 - Respect for your private and family life'. Under Article 8 of HRA 1998 it states - You have the right to enjoy family relationships without interference from government. This includes the right to live with your family and, where this is not possible, the right to regular contact.

The current ban is not consistent with these rights and need to be lifted.

Timeline

22 Dec 2020 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jun 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 314
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 22 Dec 2020
Closed 22 Jun 2021

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