Petition · past parliament
Stop compulsory mask wearing in secondary school classrooms.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
In the latest COVID commandments set out by HM Government, the Prime Minister ordered that ALL secondary school and college students MUST wear masks during lessons. We believe that this is to the determent of pupils mental and physical health.
Having only been to schools for his own education and for the odd photo opportunity, Gavin Williamson, in his infinite wisdom, has decided to impose masks on the nation's children. Alongside the draconian muzzling of kids, pupils will have biweekly COVID tests which will undoubtedly snuff out any transmission in schools. Once liberty-loving Johnson is now forcing the nation's children to wear masks whilst in school. This is outrageous and must be stopped immediately before it even starts!
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
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.