Petition · past parliament

UK must condemn use of violence by police against peaceful protesters in France.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

It is clear that extreme violence is being used by the French state against protesters in the yellowvest movement to try and suppress their voice. Leaders are targeted, dangerous weaponry is being used and many people have been seriously injured.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

29 Jan 2019 Petition opened for signatures
8 Feb 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Feb 2019

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