Petition · past parliament
Increase the fines for littering across the UK
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
If fines were more costly then it could encourage the public not to litter across the environment, and take better care of public spaces, communities and outdoor spaces.
There are more people voicing their concerns of rubbish being left in public spaces, near their homes and around their communities. If fines were increased, it may be a deterrent. More of the public are taking it into their own hands to litter pick in their areas to try and clear other people’s mess.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 26 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.