Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence
Do not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for British soldiers under 25.
Closed
1,409 signatures
What the petition asks
Young British army soldiers should have the opportunity to decline the COVID-19 vaccine without facing disciplinary action.
Any rollout on young people should not be compulsory until trials are complete and the long term findings are published and peer-reviewed on long-term safety data.
The Government has an ethical duty to act with caution and proportionality and respect freedom of choice.
The Government has an ethical duty to act with caution and proportionality and respect freedom of choice.
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,409
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
1 Jun 2021
Closed
1 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.