Petition · past parliament
VOID UNLAWFUL EMERGENCY POWERS IMMEDIATELY.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Gov to VOID the emergency powers, they were unlawful, and should not still be in place.
Because they were unlawful, and have ruined the lives and businesses of the majority of the working class. It has lost people their homes, job's, education and in many cases their lives (suicide). The emergency powers have done more harm to the country, than any good that may have been intended.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We understand would like certain 'powers' to be voided or annulled, however it's not clear which powers you mean.
If you are concerned about the Coronavirus Act, you might like to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Abolish the Coronavirus Act 2020 with immediate effect.
For clarity, the powers exercised by the Government during the pandemic were provided for in various pieces of legislation, including the Public Health Act, and Coronavirus Act, both of which were agreed by both Houses of Parliament. You can find out more about this here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you are concerned about the Coronavirus Act, you might like to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Abolish the Coronavirus Act 2020 with immediate effect.
For clarity, the powers exercised by the Government during the pandemic were provided for in various pieces of legislation, including the Public Health Act, and Coronavirus Act, both of which were agreed by both Houses of Parliament. You can find out more about this here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/coronavirus
Timeline
| 20 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 May 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.