UK Parliament Petition Demanding Inquiry into Britain's Role in Gaza Passes 100,000 Signatures
A petition on the UK Parliament website demanding a public inquiry into Britain's role in Israel's military operations in Gaza passed 100,000 signatures on November 9 and has since risen above 108,000. Under Parliament's petition rules, a petition reaching 100,000 signatures is considered by the Petitions Committee for debate in Parliament.
The petition was created on October 23 by Jennifer Forbes, chair of the executive committee of Your Party, and is backed by figures including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. It remains open until April 23, 2027. It calls on the UK Government to launch a fully independent inquiry into any British involvement in Israeli operations in Gaza since October 2023, with the power to question ministers and officials, covering the sale, supply and use of weapons, the use of Royal Air Force bases, intelligence gathered during RAF surveillance flights, and the legal advice the government sought on whether genocide has taken place in Gaza.
The government has previously rejected calls to set up such an inquiry, with Downing Street saying that extensive mechanisms for parliamentary accountability and oversight already exist. Reaching 100,000 signatures triggers consideration for a debate only; it does not compel the government to open an inquiry. The government is separately required to respond formally to petitions passing 10,000 signatures. (Source: UK Parliament)
Source: UK Parliament
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