Permit Recreational Fishing During New Tier 5 Lockdown (2021).

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like for the government to reconsider their decision to ban recreational fishing nationwide, as of the 5th of january. Other forms of exercise/outdoor recreation have been permitted, many of which present a far greater risk of infection, so why not fishing.

I think whilst the rules surrounding fishing should be reviewed (ie number of people permitted to fish together, social distancing etc) it is a very rash decision to just outright ban the sport. For many fishing is their only source of exercise and recreation. I do not believe that one or two people fishing at distance presents a higher risk of spreading the virus than two people walking or running together in close proximity. The latter of which HAS been permitted by the government.

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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