Protect students’ right to self-expression through unnatural hair colours
Update national school uniform and appearance guidance to prevent schools from sanctioning students from having unnaturally coloured hair, unless there is a clear safeguarding reason.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
- 20 MAR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
The following petition calls for a similar action: Include hair colour as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741188
- 13 FEB 2026Petition created
Background
Many schools restrict unnaturally coloured hair even though it does not affect learning, behaviour, or safety. Students should be allowed appropriate self-expression without facing punishment or sanctions. Hair colour does not impact academic performance. Updating national guidance would promote fairness, confidence, and individuality while maintaining school standard