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.