Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Hold a referendum on any changes to or repeal of the Human Rights Act
Closed
160 signatures
What the petition asks
I want a National Referendum to be held to ask the public for approval of any changes to, or repeal of, the Human Rights Act. This is for the people to decide. Not the State.
The Human Rights Act as it exists currently protects all of us. We lose it at our peril. It is an essential law that allows us to challenge public authorities when they get it wrong and has helped secure justice on issues from the right to life to the right to free speech.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
160
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
28 Feb 2022
Closed
28 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.