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Require Parliamentary Approval before Ratifying Treaties
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
The government makes too many decisions in the Queen's name without the need for Parliamentary approval. Ratification of treaties is one example. Treaties such as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, negotiated through EU have huge implications, and ratification should not be hasty.
The petition in detail:
“Bearing in mind that treaties currently being negotiated through the European Union are increasingly ambitious, controversial, and could have extensive negative consequences for the UK; will the government:
a. Work within the European Council to try to ensure that all such treaties require ratification by members states.
b. Ensure that no such treaty will be ratified by the UK without an affirmative vote of both Houses of Parliament.”
“Bearing in mind that treaties currently being negotiated through the European Union are increasingly ambitious, controversial, and could have extensive negative consequences for the UK; will the government:
a. Work within the European Council to try to ensure that all such treaties require ratification by members states.
b. Ensure that no such treaty will be ratified by the UK without an affirmative vote of both Houses of Parliament.”
Timeline
| 12 Oct 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Apr 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Oct 2015
Closed
12 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.