Petition · past parliament
Ban and fine the import and sale of palm oil to the United Kingdom
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Import reinforces and increases dependence on harmful palm oil production. Ban of import and fine of ban evasion allows greater independence from palm oil. Independence supports choice of sustainable alternatives instead of contributing to pollution, species endangering, and indigenous rights abuse.
Demand for palm oil increases pressure to destroy rainforests and wetlands for plantations.
Rainforest and wetland destruction releases greenhouse gases and reduces carbon capture capacity.
Slash and burn deforesting increases local air pollution and related health risks to locals.
Rainforest and wetland destruction puts endangered plant and animal species at risk of extinction.
Deforesting denies indigenous people right to their home.
Why is it legal for the UK to contribute to this?
Rainforest and wetland destruction releases greenhouse gases and reduces carbon capture capacity.
Slash and burn deforesting increases local air pollution and related health risks to locals.
Rainforest and wetland destruction puts endangered plant and animal species at risk of extinction.
Deforesting denies indigenous people right to their home.
Why is it legal for the UK to contribute to this?
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 8 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jun 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.