Petition
Open an Inquiry into British Nationals Accused of War Crimes in Gaza
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Instruct the Metropolitan Police to immediately open a formal inquiry into the credible allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by ten British nationals in Gaza, as outlined in the 240-page dossier submitted by legal experts.
The victims of these alleged war crimes deserve justice. Act against impunity. The rule of law must be upheld. The UK’s reputation as a defender of human rights must be restored. Democracy itself depends on institutions that are worthy of the public’s trust. This petition is a demand for action. Why won’t the Police open an inquiry?
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about whether to open an investigation into potential crimes are the responsibility of the police not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about whether to open an investigation into potential crimes are the responsibility of the police not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 2 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.