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.
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.