Petition · past parliament
Allow all television broadcasts to use extracts of parliamentary proceedings.
Closed
89 signatures
What the petition asks
Rupa Huq acting on behalf of constituent Charlie Brooker requested a debate and possible change to the law to allow the use of footage from Parliament in comedy and entertainment shows. This was blocked by Chris Grayling. We request that this be debated and for the law to be changed to allow use.
The full story: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/03/03/charlie-brooker-cant-take-the-piss-out-of-mps-because-chris-grayling-wont-let-him_n_9372500.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/parliament-satire-ban-house-of-commons-charlie-brooker-tories-a6909391.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/parliament-satire-ban-house-of-commons-charlie-brooker-tories-a6909391.html
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
89
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Mar 2016
Closed
4 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.