Allow fishing to continue through lock down with correct safety measures

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow fishing to continue through lockdown with correct safety measures in place this sport is outdoors and is easy to maintain correct social distancing therefore doesn’t pose a risk to the spread of the virus

There are very few things you can do through lockdown and people’s mental heath and wellbeing are severely affected as not everyone can excersise therefore are confined to their houses. Fishing is an outdoor sport and it is Possible to maintain social distancing measures whilst being out in the Fresh air. This can be undertaken by all able body individuals and disabled therefore it would be a huge benefit for it to be allowed to continue

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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