Petition · Home Office
Create a specific offence to prevent harassment of people breastfeeding
Closed
847 signatures
What the petition asks
The Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 makes it an offence to prevent/stop a person feeding a child milk in a public place.
In England & Wales The Equality Act states it is discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding. We think this is insufficient protection and that the law in England is not enough of a deterrent. We feel the current law leaves mothers vulnerable.
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
847
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
28 Mar 2025
Closed
28 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.