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Review and reform working restrictions on under 16s
Closed
754 signatures
What the petition asks
We need the Government to review legislation restricting the work under 16s are able to do as this both unreasonably restricts what businesses young people can work for, and the hours they can work. The legislation needs bringing up to date and the hours amended.
The National Network for Children in Employment (NNCEE), on behalf of young people, are calling on the Government to remove the Sunday restrictions of only allowing 2 hours of employment and allow it to be the same as a Saturday, and extend the time young workers can work from 7pm to 8pm. The Government should also review the restrictions on the jobs that young people currently cannot do, such as working in a cinema, to bring the legislation up to date and inline with the 21st century.
Timeline
| 16 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
754
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Jun 2021
Closed
16 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.