Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review the UK's involvement in researching dangerous viruses.
Closed
49 signatures
What the petition asks
Launch a review into the UK's involvement in researching dangerous viruses such as coronaviruses, influenza and Ebola. This should include the benefits and risks of such research and the regulatory framework surrounding it.
The UK is one of the world's leading researchers into viruses which pose a threat to human life, such as coronaviruses, influenza and Ebola. The public have a right to know the extent of the UK's involvement in this field of research and the Government's role in ensuring it is sufficiently regulated.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
24 Mar 2023
Closed
24 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.