Petitions/Ban financial lobbying from groups linked to states facing active ICJ cases
StatusOngoing
Opened20 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Legislate to ban groups with financial links to states facing active litigation at the ICJ from lobbying MPs and All-Party Parliamentary Groups. This includes a ban on MPs and APPGs accepting funded hospitality, travel or other gifts from these lobby groups.

Current legislation and rules regulate direct foreign funding, but third-party political lobby groups can bypass these restrictions. Many MPs have accepted gifts and sponsored travel from certain lobby groups linked to states accused of severe international law violations. We believe Parliament should submit legislation to freeze the financial influence of these lobby groups. This could ensure the conduct of UK diplomatic relations and parties strictly align with international humanitarian standards and the rule of law.

10,000
100,000

Constituency engagement ranking

Chris Ward
1Chris Ward MP
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
6
Alison Griffiths
2Alison Griffiths MP
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
2
Siân Berry
3Siân Berry MP
Brighton Pavilion
2
Josh Babarinde
4Josh Babarinde MP
Eastbourne
2
Catherine West
5Catherine West MP
Hornsey and Friern Barnet
2
Mr Will Forster
6Mr Will Forster MP
Woking
2
Liam Conlon
7Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Neil Coyle
8Neil Coyle MP
Bermondsey and Old Southwark
1
Al Carns
9Al Carns MP
Birmingham Selly Oak
1
Sam Rushworth
10Sam Rushworth MP
Bishop Auckland
1