Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Make voting compulsory
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
In some countries voting is compulsory. We believe people who do not vote insult the sacrifice of those who bled, fought and died for the right to vote. We think this could go a long way to avoid voter apathy. There should be a box to abstain if the voter so wishes.
Timeline
| 17 May 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
17 May 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.