Petition · Cabinet Office
Reform of petitions to include creating Citizens’ Assemblies at 500k signatures
Closed
62 signatures
What the petition asks
Add a new mechanism to petitions so at 500k signatures and 5% of voters in at least five UK regions, it triggers creation of a Citizens’ Assembly empowered to deliberate, recommend policy, or call a binding referendum. Legal compliance check of the petition request before an Assembly is set up.
I believe this reform would increase accountability, encourage civic participation, and ensure petitions cannot be dismissed without due consideration. I think it would also be safeguarded against misuse through regional thresholds, legal review, and Citizens' Assemblies.
I think the current system lacks democratic weight and that petitions, even with mass support, are often ignored.
I urge the government to strengthen public trust in democracy by making the petition process more participatory, representative, and effective.
I think the current system lacks democratic weight and that petitions, even with mass support, are often ignored.
I urge the government to strengthen public trust in democracy by making the petition process more participatory, representative, and effective.
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
62
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
5 Aug 2025
Closed
5 Feb 2026
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.