Petition · past parliament

Launch an EHRC investigation into Islamaphobia in the Conservative party

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In 2018, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) issued numerous calls for an independent inquiry into Islamophobia in the party. These calls have been backed by the Conservative Muslim forum, 350 mosques and 11 umbrella organisations across the UK.

This has always fallen on deaf ears.
In 2018, the MCB listed nine incidents and said there were "more than weekly incidents" of Conservative candidates and representatives displaying anti-Muslim prejudice. The MCB argued these were the "tip of the iceberg" of Islamophobia in the Tory party.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This would be a decision for the EHRC. You can find out how to contact the EHRC here:

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/contact-us

Timeline

26 Aug 2019 Petition opened for signatures
5 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Sep 2019

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