Rejected petition: Coeliac disease is not a choice: Make it bearable, Make stricter laws
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Many people think that eating gluten free is a choice or a trend, and for some it is. But for coeliac people there is a harsh reality. Even eating a tiny crumb of gluten can lead to serious consequences. There is no cure for coeliac disease so the only way to stay safe is a strict gluten free diet
Today, there are no strict laws to protect and prevent coeliacs from accidentally eating gluten. Restaurants can call food gluten-free while there is still a high risk of contamination. On top of that, gluten-free food is so expensive. Coeliacs have to pay on average an extra 35% a year for gluten-free food. That’s unfair because the disease isn’t a choice. This lifestyle isn’t a choice, but why are we being punished in price? We want cheaper gluten-free food and safe laws to protect us.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
This isn't really clear as to what you are specifically asking the Government to do, which is in the Government's clear remit and which isn't covered by current petitions that are still open.
Here is a link to these petitions, some of which you may wish to sign:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions?state=open&q=coeliacWe only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.