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Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ban all fishing in UK waters, except rod and line, for 5 years.

Closed 96 signatures

What the petition asks

Recognise the importance of life in our oceans as critical to our own survival on land. Defend our natural environment and thus society, from collapse. Ban all net fishing vessels from UK waters. Furlough fisherman. Review fishing and labelling standards. Finance independent surveys on fish stocks.
We need drastic change now, supported by the Government and the Navy, to protect UK waters from all commercial fishing and pollution. Maybe even ban fish from being sold in the UK for 5 years too. We need to protect all ocean life to ensure the future survival of all species, which includes humans.

The time for drastic action is now. The consequences of inaction will be absolute.

Timeline

16 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
16 Oct 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 96
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 16 Apr 2021
Closed 16 Oct 2021

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