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Build into UK law the new EU tax avoidance laws whether UK Is part of EU or not.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

it is rumoured that Brexit was backed up by some big fortunes to avoid having to comply with the new EU tax avoidance laws. Embracing these laws will benefit the whole country and will ensure a fairer system that does not favour the privileged classes. And would put these rumours to rest, right?

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition because the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive came into force in UK law and across the EU on 1st January.

We're therefore not sure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.
You can find out more about the Directive here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/controlled-foreign-companies-and-eu-anti-tax-avoidance-directive/controlled-foreign-companies-and-eu-anti-tax-avoidance-directive

Timeline

5 Apr 2019 Petition opened for signatures
3 May 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 May 2019

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