Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats

   The government responded on 3 February 2026

   The Government has no current plans to require drivers to report collisions with cats. However, the Road Safety Strategy will improve road safety for all road users, including cats and other animals.

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2. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children

   The government responded on 2 February 2026

   We are following the expert advice of the Cass Review to establish a clinical trial to determine the relative benefits and harms of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence.

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3. Fund mandatory neurodevelopmental screening for all children

   The government responded on 28 January 2026

   The government recognises the need for early intervention and support for children. At present the evidence does not support neurodevelopmental screening for all children.

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1. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders

   This topic was debated on 2 February 2026

   

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2. Protect Legal Migrants: do not implement the 10-Year ILR proposal

   This topic was debated on 2 February 2026

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3. Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare

   This topic was debated on 26 January 2026

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