Petition · past parliament
Follow India's example of banning the Islamic 'triple-talaq' instant divorce.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Recently the Indian government has banned the Islamic practice 'triple-talaq' instant divorce punishable by up to three years in prison. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/19/india-makes-islamic-triple-talaq-instant-divorce-punishable/
Muslim women say they have been divorced over messaging apps like WhatsApp or in letters, leaving them without any legal remedy.
We should do the same as a matter of urgency. I am a UK born and raised 2nd generation Indian Hindu and I have seen the devastation this can cause.
We should do the same as a matter of urgency. I am a UK born and raised 2nd generation Indian Hindu and I have seen the devastation this can cause.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You can find out how to get divorced in the UK here:
https://www.gov.uk/divorce
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could start a new petition asking for a specific change to UK divorce law.
You can find out how to get divorced in the UK here:
https://www.gov.uk/divorce
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could start a new petition asking for a specific change to UK divorce law.
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.