Petition · past parliament
Make illegal the use of automated bots to purchase goods online
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The use of automated bots to purchase goods online should be made illegal. The use of such automated purchasing software is exploited by scalpers to resell goods at inflated prices above the RRP, distorting supply and demand for personal gain.
The use of automated bots to purchase goods online should be made illegal. The use of such automated purchasing software is exploited by scalpers to resell goods at inflated prices above the RRP, distorting supply and demand for personal gain. This has been witnessed with the recent release of new generation of consoles, which has seen widespread reselling amid stock shortages in the approach to Christmas
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Prevent/deter the buying and reselling of goods/services at inflated prices.
Timeline
| 15 Dec 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Dec 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.