Submitted on Wednesday 30th June 2021
Rejected on Tuesday 6th July 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Permit congregational singing in English churches in some circumstances.
We respectfully ask the Government to (a) consider aligning the rules on singing in English churches with those in Wales or Scotland so that some congregational singing may resume as soon as possible and (b) if possible set out a plan for lifting of all restrictions in time.
As Christians from many different denominations in England, we note the widespread group singing, close embraces and communal hugging in many inside venues that has taken place as a result of England's much-enjoyed win against Germany. We also note the inconsistency that seems to permit this, and yet not permit simple singing in churches. With appropriate safety measures in place, we are convinced it would be reasonable for English congregations to sing once again as in Scotland and Wales.
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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.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/589653
If you want congregational singing to be permitted only in certain circumstances, we could accept a petition requesting this, but it would need to be clear in what circumstances you wanted signing to be permitted.
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