Rejected petition Allow gay men and women to LEGALLY give blood and save lives

Stop gay men and women having to lie and pretend that they are celibate and allow them to legally donate blood and platelets. All blood is tested and vitally needed. We are openly discriminating against these wonderful individuals that are willing to help save lives.

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This petition relates to the ban on gay men giving blood:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/106707

There are no specific restrictions on gay women giving blood:

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blood-donation/Pages/Who-can-use-it.aspx

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Date submitted 23 February 2016
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