Let geological fieldwork count as essential travel during COVID-19 pandemic.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow university Earth Science Departments to continue to run geological fieldwork and mapping projects during the COVID-19 pandemic within Europe.

Typically these projects take place with small groups in remote locations where public contact is minimal.

Incompletion of in-person fieldwork and mapping projects is damaging the continued professional development of all earth science students in the UK.

Continued prevention of in-person fieldwork components of the course risks loss of accreditation from professional bodies.

Geological fieldwork is an essential aspect of all Earth Science & Engineering courses and uncertainty regarding the degree and future prospects has induced unwelcomed strain on the mental health of many students.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

Educational reasons are already included in the list of exemptions for international travel

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-declaration-form-for-international-travel

Timeline

6 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Apr 2021

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