Rejected petition Stop the Lewes Priory School from imposing 'gender-neutral' uniform on students

The Priory School in Lewes, Easy Sussex has forbidden girls from wearing skirts and is requiring them to wear 'gender-neutral' trousers. This is an attack on the the students' right to freedom of expression.

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https://twitter.com/brightonargus/status/1169881288741752833?s=19

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

This is a matter for the individual school rather than the Government or Parliament as a whole. You could raise the issue with the School's Headteacher, senior leadership or Board of Governors.

Local councillors who represent you may be able to raise the issue on your behalf. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, here:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You local MP may also be able to raise the issue with the school. You can find your MP here:

https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/

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Date submitted 7 September 2019
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