Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Stop the ban on trail hunting

   The government responded on 27 March 2026

   On 26 March 2026 Defra launched a consultation seeking views on how to deliver a ban in England and Wales which can be accessed here: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/defra/trail-hunting-consultation.

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2. Fund a new government-backed animal cruelty policing unit

   The government responded on 25 March 2026

   The Government is committed to improving animal welfare. A range of established forums and partnerships already support coordinated enforcement across animal welfare legislation.

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3. Require female CPR manikins in all certified first aid training programs

   The government responded on 25 March 2026

   HSE is not responsible for approving or certifying all first aid qualifications. They will present the petition to the First Aid Quality Partnership industry body to consider and respond.

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1. By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party

   This topic was debated on 16 March 2026

   

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2. Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses

   This topic was debated on 23 February 2026

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3. Remove power to cancel local government elections

   This topic was debated on 2 March 2026

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