PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop governments from crushing our rights—give people a veto through referenda
UK governments can pass oppressive laws with little public backing, trampling rights like privacy and liberty. Citizens need a Citizens Bill of Rights with referendum powers to veto laws that threaten freedom. People are the guardians of liberty NOT politicians
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
7
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
The UK's First Past the Post system enables governments to impose laws eroding fundamental rights, often without the majority's support. This must change. If one million citizens petition against such laws within six months of enactment, a binding referendum must take place. If the people reject the law, it must be repealed. The final power to safeguard freedoms like speech, protest, and privacy rests with us—the people—NOT politicians or political parties.