Petition

Leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the UK government to withdraw from the ECHR to regain control over immigration, reduce taxpayer costs, restore national sovereignty, and enhance security. Billions are spent on illegal immigrants while UK citizens suffer. Prioritize UK needs and safety.
We urge the government to prioritize the needs and safety of UK citizens by withdrawing from the ECHR. This move will allow the UK to regain control over its borders, reduce the financial burden on taxpayers, restore national sovereignty, and enhance national security.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.
Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.

Timeline

27 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
25 Mar 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 25 Mar 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.