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.

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.