Petition · past parliament

Overturn the draconian prison sentence handed to British citizen Jonathan Nash.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Jonathan Nash has been sentenced to 37 years in a Qatari prison. His crime? Nothing more than a bounced cheque. In line with Qatar’s judiciary system (or lack of), he has not been given any opportunity to defend himself. No day in court and no opportunity to give his version of events.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government or Parliament cannot overturn a prison sentence passed by another country's courts.

You could start a new petitions asking the UK Government to raise the case with the Qatari Government if that is something you would like to see happen.

Timeline

13 Aug 2018 Petition opened for signatures
3 Sep 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Sep 2018

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