Petition · past parliament
Urge Electorial Commission to investigate Scottish Referendum result.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Investigation into GE fraud casts doubt on the Scottish Referendum result.
Witnesses say count was unlawful, researchers doubt the postal vote result, evidence shows 'Yes' votes being placed in the 'No' pile.
The Electorial Commission refused to investigate. Urge them to investigate now.
Witnesses say count was unlawful, researchers doubt the postal vote result, evidence shows 'Yes' votes being placed in the 'No' pile.
The Electorial Commission refused to investigate. Urge them to investigate now.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Electoral Commission is independent of the Government and Parliament.
Timeline
| 13 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.