Petition · past parliament
Legalise wild camping in the UK
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The law should be made similar to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 covering open land & national parks in England & Wales. Wild campers are not a threat to our national parks & open spaces. Current legislation is ineffective & stops teachers & leaders educating the young
about preserving the environment with respect. As a result, when people do ignore the current law & wild camp, they have no concept of what to do & sometimes leave litter. Outdoor enthusiasts are put off by fear of 'getting into trouble' leaving our green places the domain of those who don't care about the law. This is unjust. Current legislation prevents the people who could & would have a positive, voluntary impact on the environment from enjoying it. Current legislation needs to be changed.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 11 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Mar 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.