Withdraw the UK from the ECHR to prevent its continued abuse and overreach

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The ECHR is misused to block lawful policies and undermine UK sovereignty. It lets foreign judges overrule democratic decisions, restricting our ability to enforce laws. Leaving would restore full legal control to Parliament and ensure UK courts make final rulings on national matters

The ECHR, though founded on good intentions, has become a tool for judicial overreach, preventing the UK from enforcing its own laws and policies. It allows unelected judges to override democratic decisions, often prioritising rights of criminals over public safety. The UK has a strong legal system and can uphold human rights independently. Exiting the ECHR would ensure laws are set by elected representatives, restoring accountability and control over national legal matters

Why it was rejected

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

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

Timeline

14 Feb 2025	Petition opened for signatures
28 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Mar 2025

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