This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Allow tattoo studios to open, as of the 4th July, with all regulations in place.
Allow tattoo studios to open as of the 4th of July, with all regulations and safety methods set in place, tattoo studios are clinically and hygienic places, to start with every item of equipment is sterile and all surfaces disinfected, as tattoo artists we feel singled out and unfairly treated.
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We would like the government to re think on the decision of keeping tattoo studios closed, and open them as of the 4th July along with barbers and also hair salons, with all safety regulations in place, we were promised a estimated date of the 4th of July and feel mistreated that this hasn't been met by Parliament, as stated tattoo studios are hygienically clean places and all equipment it steril and disinfected, with regulations in place, why are we different, parliament haven't been clear.
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We have already published this petition calling for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/320507
Since you started your petition the Government has announced businesses including beauty salons, nail bars and tattoo studios can reopen safely from Monday 13 July: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/beauty-salons-set-to-reopen-for-some-services-next-week-under-new-government-guidelines
The Government has published guidance for people who provide close contact services, including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designers: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services
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