Hold a National Referendum on the UK’s Continued Membership of the ECHR

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask the Government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should remain in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This would let the public decide if UK laws on immigration, deportation,
& sentencing should be governed by UK courts & Parliament alone, ensuring judicial sovereignty.

The ECHR has often limited our ability to control immigration, enforce laws, & deliver justice. It prevents swift deportation of foreign criminals & failed asylum seekers, blocks full use of the 2023 Migration Act, & allows interference from foreign courts.

Many are frustrated with illegal immigration, misuse of hospitality, & the loss of traditional values.

A National Referendum would give the people a say in restoring UK sovereignty over laws, ensuring British courts & Parliament decide the future of justice & national policy.

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

8 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
28 Feb 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Feb 2025

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