Petition · past parliament
Extend Scottish independence referendum voting rights
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
If there is another Scottish independence referendum, include any UK citizen with personal connection to Scotland to vote, regardless of current residence.
Let personal connection be defined as birth, documented ancestry, professional or civic responsibility.
Let personal connection be defined as birth, documented ancestry, professional or civic responsibility.
UK citizens are entitled to vote in elections for Parliament, regardless of current place of residence. Scottish Independence is a major constitutional question that must be shared with all who have personal or family connections with Scotland. There are people with ancestral history and professional or civic responsibilities in Scotland who must be included.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 17 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 May 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.