Petition · past parliament
Keep the legal requirement to wear masks on transport and in public places
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Coronavirus is still on the rise. There is no reason for the majority of people not to continue to wear masks in public places and on public transport. It can significantly reduce the risk of passing on and catching COVID-19 and reduce the risk of varients with little to no economic risk.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Timeline
| 10 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.