Allow people in the UK to go fishing during lockdown

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

During this terrible time with COVID-19 and the new lockdown we want the government to allow people in England and the UK to go fishing

Fishing is the most social distanced sport there is, as long as people keep there distance from each other, allow anglers to only fish locally, fishing has an impact on mental health and can reduce stress levels and relaxes the both improving people’s well-being and mental health, and during this difficult time, people find fishing as a way to escape life troubles and it would be great if we can keep doing what we love during this difficult time, and make sure anglers obey the guidelines.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Under the national lockdown effective from January 6th, angling and fishing are still permitted activities, as long as wider guidance on social distancing and household mixing is adhered to. See Sport England's website for more information:
https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/coronavirus/return-play/frequently-asked-questions-national-lockdown-restrictions

Timeline

5 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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