{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743366.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":743366,"attributes":{"action":"Establish a UK written constitution to safeguard freedoms","background":"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.","additional_details":"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.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-09-26T11:20:19.374Z","updated_at":"2025-10-27T16:12:42.136Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-27T16:12:38.696Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-26T13:52:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nIntroduce a codified UK constitution\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743595"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}