Rejected petition Establish a UK written constitution to safeguard freedoms

The UK is one of the few democracies without a written constitution. Our rights and freedoms are scattered across laws and conventions, leaving them vulnerable. A written constitution would protect civil liberties, limit government power, and strengthen democracy for future generations.

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Recent debates over the scope of executive power, the use of Henry VIII clauses, and the suspension of Parliament in 2019 have highlighted the fragility of our unwritten system. A written constitution would ensure that short-term political interests cannot erode democratic principles and civil liberties.

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Introduce a codified UK constitution
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743595

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Date submitted 26 September 2025
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