Petition · past parliament
Guarantee the UK will not introduce Welfare Cards
Closed
1,524 signatures
What the petition asks
We the people want Damian Green MP (DWP Minister) to Guarantee that the introduction of Welfare Cards will not be introduced to benefit claimants in the UK which breaches their rights under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/42/schedule/1/part/I/chapter/7
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-04/geraldton-indigenous-elders-reject-cashless-welfare-card-trial/7383366
http://greens.org.au/cashless-card
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-04/geraldton-indigenous-elders-reject-cashless-welfare-card-trial/7383366
http://greens.org.au/cashless-card
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,524
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2016
Closed
27 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.