Petition · past parliament
Give back the Parthenon Marbles to Greece
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To set a date in 2022 to deliver the marbles back to Greece
To right a wrong and give the Marbles back to where they belong
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the trustees of the British Museum.
You might like to sign this petition calling for changes to make it easier for items to be returned:
Amend the British Museum Act 1963: Amend the British Museum Act 1963
You might like to sign this petition calling for changes to make it easier for items to be returned:
Amend the British Museum Act 1963: Amend the British Museum Act 1963
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Apr 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Apr 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.