Require Public Consent for Major National Policies

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on Parliament to introduce a law requiring verified public approval before any major policy affecting citizens’ rights or freedoms—such as a national Digital ID—can be implemented.

At present, governments can proceed without clear consent, leaving the public with no meaningful control over policies that affect them directly.
This law would ensure that the people remain the ultimate authority: no measure could proceed without a clear demonstration of public support.
Continuing with policies like Digital ID without such consent would show a lack of good faith in upholding democratic principle.
In a true democracy, the government serves the people, not the other way around.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do, and how you would like the Government or Parliament to obtain "verified public approval."

You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar actions:
Give UK citizens the right to veto laws by national referendum
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Timeline

25 Oct 2025	Petition opened for signatures
2 Dec 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Dec 2025

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