Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Repeal the Human Rights Act and update treason laws
Closed
1,035 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should take action to ensure that legislation protects the British people and state, by repealing the Human Rights Act and updating legislation on treason. This would enable the Government to take stronger action against dangerous criminals and those who act against the state.
Timeline
| 1 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,035
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
1 May 2020
Closed
1 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.