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Closed Petition closed 5th September 2021

Ensure Scots living in the UK have a vote in any future independence referendum - Final Signatures: 135

If there's a Scottish independence referendum, Scots-born citizens in any other part of the UK should be allowed a vote.


Closed Petition closed 1st December 2023

Repeal section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 - Final Signatures: 135

Revoke the power of the Secretary of State for Scotland to deny assent to legislation of the Scottish parliament in devolved matters, by repealing that provision of the Scotland Act 1998.


Closed Petition closed 18th September 2021

Allow the Shetland Islands a referendum on becoming a crown dependency of the UK - Final Signatures: 1,406

Allow the Shetland Islands the opportunity to hold a referendum on staying as part of Scotland or becoming a crown dependency of the UK.


Closed Petition closed 7th March 2024

Hold a Referendum to abolish the Scottish Parliment - Final Signatures: 1,404

We want the goverment to arrange a referendum to give voters the chance to decide whether the Scottish Parliament should be abolished.


Closed Petition closed 23rd July 2023

Reverse the decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill - Final Signatures: 29,584

I want the Government to reverse their decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, as this legislation contains important provisions for the LGBT community in Scotland. We are a United Kingdom, and the UK Government should not block devolved legislation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th February 2023 (View Full Response)
This decision was made due to the adverse effects that would arise from the Bill and its significant impact on GB-wide equalities matters. This is not about changing the rights of transgender people.
Closed Petition closed 26th November 2023

All Scots living in the UK should have a vote in an independence referendum - Final Signatures: 29

Amend the Scotland Act 1998 to the effect that all people living in the U.K. who could qualify as Scottish (one Scottish grandparent) should have a full and equal vote in any future independence referendum, after having proven their entitlement to vote in such a referendum.


Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Official observers from OSCE ODIHR to monitor the next Scottish referendum. - Final Signatures: 11,138

A Scottish Independence referendum determines the relationship between two potentially separate states. The official body for monitoring democratic procedures within the OSCE is its Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. Monitoring includes media balance and ballot conduct

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th October 2019 (View Full Response)
In 2014 people in Scotland voted decisively to remain part of the United Kingdom. The UK Government is committed to upholding and respecting the result of the 2014 referendum.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

To grant a section 30 order to allow a 2nd referendum on Scottish Independence. - Final Signatures: 13,336

In view of the recent changes that will affect the future of Scotland and its ability to make decisions on what direction that future should take, the people of Scotland ask that Westminster grants an order under section 30 of the Scotland Act to hold a second referendum for Scottish Independence.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th July 2019 (View Full Response)
Now is not the time for another referendum. In 2014 people in Scotland voted decisively to remain part of the United Kingdom. That result should be respected.