Petition · past parliament · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Remove statutory defence for not meeting pipeline safety requirements
Closed
2,080 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 to be amended to remove the defence set out in Section 13(A)(6) for failing to ensure that a pipeline is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
Currently it is a defence for failing to comply with the duty in regulation 13 to maintain pipelines where, for example, the pipe was included within an approved programme which was not then due for completion. We think this is unfair, and can prevent people who are affected by poorly maintained pipelines from seeking recourse. We want this defence to be removed from The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996.
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,080
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
21 Mar 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.