Rejected petition Start a campaign to highlight that spitting in the street is illegal.

ESPECIALLY with the COVID-19 crisis, please could the Government use the opportunity to highlight that spitting in the street is illegal.

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Professional footballers have much to answer for as they openly spit on the pitch, something that a certain segment of the public emulate. Surely NOW is the time to start a campaign to stop what is a disgusting and unhygienic habit.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300213

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Date submitted 24 March 2020
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