{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/781672.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":781672,"attributes":{"action":"Hold a national referendum on the legalisation of assisted dying in the UK","background":"Introduce legislation to hold a UK-wide, legally binding public referendum on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults - this should be a public decision not parliament.","additional_details":"A public referendum would provide a clear, democratic mandate on this issue, ensuring that every citizen has a voice in shaping the laws governing the end of life. The government has previously stated it has no plans for a referendum, arguing it is a matter for Parliament. However, given the deep public interest, we urge the Government to give the public the final say.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-09-11T20:57:46.326Z","updated_at":"2026-10-06T12:59:11.915Z","rejected_at":"2026-10-06T12:57:47.706Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-12T13:26:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We already have a petition open on this subject, which you may wish to sign: \r\n\r\nHold a referendum on assisted dying\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764717"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}