Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.
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closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 1 July 2025Closed 1 January 2026
Background
Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR. We ask the government to arrange a public referendum on the UK’s membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Additional details
This referendum could allow UK citizens to determine if we should continue adhering to the ECHR or establish independent human rights standards.
Where it’s popular
Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.
Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 730293.