Petition · Ministry of Defence
Allow people with Coeliac Disease into the UK Armed Forces
Open for signatures
83 signatures
What the petition asks
Anyone suffering with a gluten intolerance cannot join the UK armed forces. However, the Army, Royal Navy and RAF cater for those requiring Halal, Kosher and Vegetarian meals. We see this as discrimination against those with a food intolerance which can be managed and not life threatening.
Allow sufferers of coeliac disease to join any of the UK forces PROVIDING they sign a disclaimer in the event they may suffer symptoms.
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
83
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
22 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.