Petition · past parliament
UK's publicly funded Museums must close down there Ivory collection galleries.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Liverpool Museum Ivory collection is one of largest in the UK alongside those of the Victoria & Albert and British Museums.
By stating it celebrates art and antiques thus making Ivory a desirable commodity, fueling modern day trade in Ivory.
By stating it celebrates art and antiques thus making Ivory a desirable commodity, fueling modern day trade in Ivory.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This would be a decision for the museums to take, not the UK Government or Parliament.
You could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law to ban the display of ivory in museums.
You could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law to ban the display of ivory in museums.
Timeline
| 31 Oct 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Nov 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.