Rejected petition Implement a system of direct ballot initiatives (public propositions)

Empower citizens to directly influence legislation and policy decisions on issues that resonate with the public by implementing a system of “Direct Ballot Initiatives” alongside general elections. (Constitutional issues and criminal law must be excluded).

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The UK Government Petitions system has been successful in allowing citizens to voice their concerns and gather support for various causes. However, it lacks a mechanism for direct citizen participation beyond petitioning.

Direct Ballot Initiatives, as seen in other democracies, provide an avenue for citizens to propose, amend, or repeal laws through a direct vote.

Ballot Initiatives empower citizens. They will strengthen our democracy, promote transparency, and ensure that citizens are heard.

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

Require weekly public votes on public spending: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/655372

Create an app so the public can vote and decide on issues: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/654766

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 6 March 2024
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