Petition · past parliament
Do not make children wear face masks in school or in class
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to withdraw this from the plan to reopen schools and to ensure children are able to be educated un encumbered by face masks.
There is plethora information on the negative effects of wearing face masks and much science showing how little they do to prevent disease. Children should not have to wear a mask for six hours a day for an indefinite period- this is a deplorable attack on children, their health, education and freedom.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Do not make it mandatory to wear a mask in the classroom
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.