Petition · past parliament
Give UK citizens imprisoned abroad automatic legal right to consular protection
Closed
167 signatures
What the petition asks
The present system is only discretionary & with 2000 British citizens in jail around the world & civil rights abuse on the rise with 1000 held without charge, the Kath Duncan Equality & Civil Rights Network believes urgent change is needed.
Timeline
| 3 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.