Rejected petition Give mums breastfeeding rights in public places stop the discrimination

We need to stand up and fight for mums to have breastfeeding rights in public places so that they don't get discriminated against

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Women breastfeeding in public are already protected by the Equality Act 2010. The Act states that it is sex discrimination to treat a woman less favourably because she is breastfeeding. The Act applies to anyone providing services, benefits, facilities and premises to the public.

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Date submitted 8 April 2016
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