Rejected petition Allow the LGBT community to donate blood

A heterosexual man could have multiple sexual partners without practising safe sex, and continue to be eligible for donating their blood. However, if a gay or bisexual man who actively practises safe sex is excluded. HIV and Hepatitis B are also found in the heterosexual community

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/170131

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Date submitted 6 February 2017
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