Submitted on Sunday 15th March 2020
Rejected on Wednesday 25th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Amend the discriminatory proposal to enforce self-isolation on citizens over 70.
Government should establish a scheme for voluntary self-isolation by those who consider themselves vulnerable on grounds of age or infirmity, while leaving fit 70-plus year-olds subject to the same rules as others and able to continue playing a part in the community, on their own responsibility.
A very large number of citizens in their seventies are fit, healthy and actively working in paid employment or the voluntary sector, including as carers. The Health Secretary's declared intention to force them to stay at home for a period of months is irrational, discriminatory and unenforceable. Those in isolated communities would have difficulty in obtaining basic household supplies. It would cause immense disruption and be hugely expensive.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition the Government has announced that everyone should stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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