Petition
Stop the introduction of blasphemy laws in the uk
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Not to introduce any blasphemy law in the United Kingdom.
We ask the Government to respect and uphold the principles of freedom and fairness, ensuring that no single group imposes its beliefs on the majority. The strength of a pluralistic society lies in its ability to accommodate a multitude of voices and perspectives while maintaining respect for individual rights and freedoms.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
The Government have said that they are not going to introduce blasphemy laws:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-12-18/debates/ba455fa1-fb15-4e1b-b4c9-884dfdaeb83e/CommonsChamber#contribution-83E4227E-B766-4980-9AFC-A77C90D20A59
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-12-18/debates/ba455fa1-fb15-4e1b-b4c9-884dfdaeb83e/CommonsChamber#contribution-83E4227E-B766-4980-9AFC-A77C90D20A59
Timeline
| 29 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jan 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.