Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Outlaw the use of ECT
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
We want Electroconvulsive therapy to be banned in its every form.
ECT can cause memory loss and permanent brain damage. It sends 450V through the delicate tissue of the brain essentially frying it until a dangerous seizure is caused. It is completely ineffective in terms of helping reduce any symptoms of mental illness. New ECT under general anaesthetic is even more extreme as a higher voltage has to be used to achieve a seizure.
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
22 Jul 2020
Closed
22 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.