Petition · past parliament

For Scotland to Unilaterally Declare It's Independence

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

Facing a hard brexit, and refusal by Westminster to hold a referendum in a timely manner. The people Of Scotland wish to unilaterally declare their independence from the UK.

Why it was rejected

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

This petition is calling on the people of Scotland, not the UK Government or Parliament, to take action.

Timeline

14 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
22 Mar 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Mar 2017

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