Petition · past parliament

Stop cremation under Covid 19 by Sri Lankan Govt

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

To request Govt of Sri Lanka to allow freedom of religious rites on
deaths due to COVID 19 , Govt of Sri Lanka has taken exception to internationally considered normal by imposing cremation on all covid 19 deaths, This is causing unprecedented pressure in the communities and racially motivated.
The UK govt has been standing up for freedom of religious rights and for the minorities liberties and oppose oppressions and support Fair Play.

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. The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the decisions of the Sri Lankan Government.

Timeline

19 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
24 Nov 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 24 Nov 2020

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