• the “Public Petition”, which may be presented by a Member of Tynwald on behalf of a member of the public at any of the monthly sittings of Tynwald Court in Douglas from October to June. This type of petition is more suited to a matter of public interest to which large numbers of people wish to subscribe.
• the “Petition for Redress”, sometimes known as the “Tynwald Hill petition”, which can be presented directly by any member of the public but only at the Midsummer sitting of Tynwald Court held at St John’s each year on Tynwald Day. This type of petition is more suited to a matter of public interest arising from an individual case.

The Clerk of Tynwald has provided guidance notes for potential petitioners which can be read by clicking the section below. If you have any questions or queries about the guidance notes please contact the Clerk of Tynwald.

You can contact the Clerk of Tynwald by email to j.king@tynwald.org.im or by telephone on 01624 685500.