Petitions – UK Government and Parliament
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10,000
If a petition gets 10,000 signatures, the government will respond
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Call Government Committee on UKAD
The government responded
The Government remains committed to ensuring athletes can compete on a clean and level playing field at home and abroad. UKAD plays an important role as the UK’s National Anti-Doping Organisation.
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Develop a GCSE in Natural History.
The government responded
There are existing opportunities in the curriculum to study natural history. Schools need time to adjust to the recent qualifications reforms, and there are no plans to introduce new GCSE subjects.
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Denounce the Venezuelan government's violent suppression of protests in Caracas
The government responded
The UK shares the deep international concern at the protests and the tragic deaths that have occurred in Venezuela. Fundamental freedoms and the right to peaceful demonstration must be respected.
100,000
If a petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament
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Authorise open book examinations for GCSE English Literature 2017
This topic was debated on 24 April 2017
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End the badger cull instead of expanding to new areas
This topic was debated on 27 March 2017
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Put a max of £1200 on car insurance for 18-25 year olds
This topic was debated on 20 March 2017
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