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Remove VAR from the Premier League

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

Hold the Premier League accountable to remove VAR from the league immediately.
VAR is ruining football each and every week, the Premier League is not effectively resourced to deliver this technology and the Government need to step in and end this dreadful blight on the game.

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. Decisions about how to referee football matches is a matter for organisers and the football authorities, not the Government or House of Commons.

Timeline

26 Sep 2023 Petition opened for signatures
2 Oct 2023 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 2 Oct 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.