Petition · past parliament
Create a scheme to legally recognise those exempt from wearing face masks
Closed
435 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK Government should create a scheme to legally recognise those exempt from face masks with official proof of exemption. Currently it’s difficult to enforce the face mask law without proof of exemption.
This will allow those such as retail workers to challenge non mask wearing customers who aren't displaying an exemption. This will stop the people who believe that covid-19 is a conspiracy, being defiant, above the law etc. from disrespecting other customers and workers who are willing to wear masks to protect themselves and others. Personally I have had several customers feedback saying that when other customers who aren't displaying exemption and aren't wearing a mask it makes them feel exposed and vulnerable.
Timeline
| 25 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
435
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Jan 2021
Closed
25 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.