Petition · past parliament
The signatories believe the Saudi Royal family should be banned from UK entry
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of the recent executions in Saudi Arabia, it's very clear that Saudi Arabia don't share the same basic values of the UK. The UK values freedom of speech including the freedom to criticize the Government. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was executed due to his staunch critic of the Saudi leadership
The Home Secretary has said that coming to the UK is a privilege and not a right and she will continue to use the powers available to prevent from entering the UK those who seek to harm our society and who do not share our basic values.
In light of the recent executions in Saudi Arabia, it is very clear that Saudi Arabia do not share the basic values of the United Kingdom and therefore the Saudi Royal family should be banned from entry to the United Kingdom.
In light of the recent executions in Saudi Arabia, it is very clear that Saudi Arabia do not share the basic values of the United Kingdom and therefore the Saudi Royal family should be banned from entry to the United Kingdom.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 19 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jan 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Jan 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.