Create an advisory board to review public statues and decide on their removal

Closed 1,994 signatures

What the petition asks

Create a panel, made up of historians and experts from different socio-economic backgrounds and from different ethnic backgrounds to review statues of controversial figures that are in public display. This panel should have the power to remove a statue if a consensus is reached.

The Black Lives Matter movement is beginning to shine a light on the hidden realities of British history. With the removal of the Edward Colston statue by protestors in Bristol, an important dialogue needs to be opened. I personally support the statue coming down, but disagree with the manner. There are statues of people in this country that deserve to be removed. I feel the best way to decide which statues deserve to be brought down is best lead by experts, not the whims of protestors.

Timeline

19 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
19 Dec 2020	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,994

Status Closed

Opened 19 Jun 2020

Closed 19 Dec 2020

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