Restrict the length of time MPs can speak in debates to eliminate filibustering

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

The technique known as "filibustering" has been used historically in the House of Commons to block bills by talking for an extraordinary length of time, sometimes over an hour and a half, which means that the House cannot vote on the bill.

Filibustering is done when an MP or party (any one) disagrees with the proposals or, commonly, has a personal grudge against the proposer.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tory-mp-philip-davies-speaks-for-90-minutes-to-stop-carers-getting-free-hospital-parking-a6715641.html
One of many examples of filibustering blocking an important debate that could significantly improve the lives of thousands of people across the UK, this time by the current government. This cannot be allowed to continue, as it is backwards and prevents improvement and change to be properly debated.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Reform the rules on filibustering or 'talking a bill to death'.

Timeline

31 Oct 2015	Petition opened for signatures
2 Nov 2015	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Nov 2015

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