Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Launch a Government Review on protecting UK democracy and China

Closed 40 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to review how to protect the UK’s democracy in respect of its relationship with China and the UK Government’s engagement with the Chinese Government on trade issues.
This is in the context of allegations that China has been monitoring criticism of its government overseas, including in the UK, and its sanctioning of UK Members of Parliament. We believe that such actions supress the freedom of expression in the UK.

Timeline

17 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
17 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 17 Feb 2025
Closed 17 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.