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#ANGLERSLIFESMATTER Change the ban on fishing

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the lockdown rules regarding the fishing ban and let people go fishing

#Anglerslifesmatter
People should be able to go fishing on there own or with someone from same household it’s proven to improve mental health get fresh air and also exercise

#Anglerslifesmatter
Change the rules

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

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