Courier companies including Royal Mail, Evri, and DPD could face new Government regulations following a petition to Parliament that demands stricter rules for parcel deliveries. The petition, which has already gathered hundreds of signatures within days, calls for new legislation requiring firms to provide recipients with precise delivery details, including GPS coordinates and a map showing exactly where the parcel was left.
Petition demands precise delivery information
The petition sets out a clear list of demands for what should be legally required of courier companies when a parcel is delivered. These include the GPS location at the point of delivery, the time of delivery, the estimated accuracy of the recorded location, and a map showing the recorded delivery location alongside the standard proof-of-delivery photograph.
Campaigners stress that the information would be kept private, stating: "This should only be available to the intended recipient and comply with UK data protection." They highlight the scale of the problem: "Every day, thousands of consumers experience parcels being delivered to the wrong address. Courier companies often provide a photograph as proof of delivery, but this frequently fails to identify where the parcel has been left."
Potential impact and next steps
As an official petition to the UK Government, it carries real weight. If it reaches 10,000 signatures, the Government will be required to issue a formal written response. Should it hit 100,000 signatures, the issue could be put forward for a full parliamentary debate. The petition will remain open until February 12, 2027, and consumers can add their names on the official UK Parliament petitions website.
