Submitted on Monday 31st August 2020
Rejected on Monday 7th September 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Change Covid-19 guidance to permit corporate sung worship in church services
This Petition requests the government changes Covid-19 guidance for places of worship, to permit corporate singing, as this is a vital & biblical part of all Christian denominations' traditions. This would reduce the disproportionate restrictions on freedom of religious practice for Christians.
Corporate sung worship is a vital part of Church services. Christians are currently unable to fully exercise their human right (article 9) to manifest their religion because of Covid-19 restrictions. They prevent full participation in worship, are not in line with recent research and are disproportionate compared to other guidelines. Singing should be allowed as churches are following other guidance, including social distancing and masks, to reduce Covid-19 transmission risk via droplets.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/328566
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