Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Secure the release and return of British nationals arbitrarily detained in India
Closed
5,862 signatures
What the petition asks
There are British nationals being arbitrarily detained without conviction in Indian jails for many years, with many concerns about their treatment. We believe the UK Government must secure the release of all British nationals that are arbitrarily detained & return them to the UK.
We call for the release & return to the UK of British nationals arbitrarily detained in Indian jails, especially where there are human rights concerns.
We are concerned about targeting of Sikhs, both in India and reports of transnational repression in the diaspora.
We are concerned about targeting of Sikhs, both in India and reports of transnational repression in the diaspora.
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,862
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
16 Dec 2024
Closed
16 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.