Important:
This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Keep the law making it compulsory to wear face masks in indoor public spaces.
The wearing of masks should remain compulsory and enforced in law until the covid 19 pandemic is completely under control.
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The Delta variant is spreading around the population in vast numbers, the wearing of a mask gives a level of protection and will assist in minimising transmission.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590616
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