Closed petition Grant Rivers and Rias in England Legal Personhood

Recognise Rivers & Rias (Drowned River Valleys) in England as living entities with rights to 'their' own voice by creating a system to appoint Lead Legal Guardians & Guardian Groups for each River & Ria in England to enforce 'their' rights.

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5,236 signatures

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Date closed 22 January 2026
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