Submitted on Wednesday 6th January 2021
Rejected on Tuesday 12th January 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Impose a fine to people who are not wearing a face mask in places they should be
Some people are not willing to put a face covering on in public indoor areas, especially for kids where adults are worried about them finding difficult to inhale. However, this has been a major reason for the spread of the virus. Therefore a fine should be imposed on those who aren't doing so.
There is a lot of research on whether a mask will stop the wearer from breathing normally and the answer is a normal mask would not. Hence, wearing a mask is not only to protect yourself but to protect other's safety as well. It is unbelievable that even nowadays, some people do not recognize the seriousness of the virus and how it is affecting lots of people's daily life. Moreover, a fine should be imposed on those who aren't willing to do so to act as a deterrent effect for the nation
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
It is already a criminal offence not to wear a face covering in certain settings unless you are exempt: www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
It is up to the police, Crown Prosecution Service and courts whether to impose a fine or other penalty.
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