Petition · past parliament
Reverse the discriminatory electronics ban on flights from the Middle East
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
The Department of Transport introduced discriminatory "security" measures on flight from 6 ME countries: banning in-cabin electronic devices.
After similar measures by the USA towards Muslim majority countries, it is in conflict with British values of tolerance.
The measure must be reversed.
After similar measures by the USA towards Muslim majority countries, it is in conflict with British values of tolerance.
The measure must be reversed.
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/additional-airline-security-measures-on-some-routes-travelling-to-the-uk
This issue is due to affect many of the students and business travellers who need access to their work everywhere.
This issue is due to affect many of the students and business travellers who need access to their work everywhere.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Apr 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.