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Petition · past parliament

DUP to open polling station to allow the people of NI vote on same sex marriage.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The DUP keep blocking same sex marriage in Northern Ireland but what if people signed this petition to show that we want a polling station opened to give the public a voice.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

If you'd like to send your petition to the Northern Ireland Assembly, you can find the contact details here:

http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/about-the-assembly/contact-us/

Timeline

27 Oct 2016 Petition opened for signatures
1 Nov 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Nov 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.