Petition · past parliament

Reform rules on filibustering in the House of Lords.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The house of Commons has recently passed legislation to require the prime minister to ask for an extension to article 50. This is the clear will of the Commons. The purpose of the house of Lords is to scrutinse legislation, not block it, and filibustering is an innapropriate method for this purpose.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

We cannot accept a petition calling for changes to the procedures of the House of Lords. This site is jointly owned by the UK Government and the House of Commons, neither of which has the power to do this. The House of Lords itself is responsible for any changes to its procedures and practices.

Timeline

4 Sep 2019 Petition opened for signatures
10 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Sep 2019

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

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