diff --git a/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py b/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py
index 55f6e7707..534586a85 100644
--- a/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py
+++ b/redbot/cogs/permissions/permissions.py
@@ -195,7 +195,9 @@ class Permissions:
         else:
             try:
                 testcontext = await self.bot.get_context(message, cls=commands.Context)
-                can = await com.can_run(testcontext)
+                can = await com.can_run(testcontext) and all(
+                    [await p.can_run(testcontext) for p in com.parents]
+                )
             except commands.CheckFailure:
                 can = False