Petition · Cabinet Office
Ratify the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to ratify the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (ILO convention 169). We believe the English, Scottish and Welsh are the indigenous peoples of Great Britain and should be recognised and protected as such.
We believe DNA evidence shows that invasions of Britain over the last 2,000 years had less genetic impact than previously thought, and that the English, Scottish and Welsh are indigenous peoples. We want the Government to ratify the convention to provide recognition and protection.
Timeline
| 2 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
2 Jun 2025
Closed
2 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.