Petition · past parliament

Ban VAR in football it ruins the game

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban the use of VAR at football
It is our national game VAR is ruined the spectacle

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. This is a matter for the footballing authorities.

Timeline

7 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
13 Nov 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Nov 2020

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