Petition · past parliament
Launch an official UK inquiry into the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria
Closed
248 signatures
What the petition asks
On 4 April 2017, shocking reports came out of Idlib province, Syria, detailing the horrors of what seems like a chemical attack on its civilian population. Many of the dead included children. The use of chemical weapons is illegal under international law.
News coverage of the incident:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-39495413
https://www.channel4.com/news/syria-attack-reaction
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2017-04-06/autopsy-on-idlib-victims-points-to-sarin-exposure/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-39495413
https://www.channel4.com/news/syria-attack-reaction
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2017-04-06/autopsy-on-idlib-victims-points-to-sarin-exposure/
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
248
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Apr 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.