Petition · past parliament
Acknowledge the skill and bravery of British cave rescuers in Thailand
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Jason Mallinson, Richard Stanton and John Volanthen travelled to Thailand and played an integral role in rescuing the trapped children in Luang Nang Non cave. They saved lives but also represented the UK with distinction - it made us all proud to be British
Why it was rejected
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Timeline
| 12 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.