Petition · past parliament
Charges against political leaders who misled the public during the EU Referendum
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The EU Referendum has resulted in one of the gravest constitutional crises in UK history. Leaders of political parties and campaigning groups who knowingly misled the public for their own gain should be held accountable. We call on Parliament to consider what charges if any may be brought.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for charging people with crimes.
Timeline
| 4 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.