Submitted by David Lane on Saturday 4th October 2025
Published on Wednesday 12th November 2025
Current status: Open
Open until: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Current Signatures: 119
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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Raise formal objections to EU Biometric Border Checks for British Travellers
We call on the UK Government to raise formal objections with the European Union regarding the upcoming implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which will require UK and other non-EU nationals to submit biometric data (fingerprints and facial images) when entering the Schengen Area.
This system poses serious concerns about privacy, data protection and freedom of movement. Biometric surveillance at borders risks normalising mass data collection. We urge the Government to oppose the use of biometric data as a condition of travel for UK citizens. Seek exemptions through diplomatic channels. As a country that values privacy and human rights we feel the UK should not remain silent while our citizens are subjected to invasive surveillance technologies when travelling abroad.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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