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10,000

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  1. Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s

    The government responded on 18 March 2024

    The government is committed to making the UK the safest place to be a child online, as evidenced by the Online Safety Act. We are focused on implementing the regime as soon as possible.

    Read the response to ‘Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s’ in full

  2. Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25

    The government responded on 13 March 2024

    Whilst there are no published plans to introduce tougher restrictions on new drivers, the Department keeps driving licensing requirements under review.

    Read the response to ‘Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25’ in full

  3. Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes

    The government responded on 12 March 2024

    To address the rise in youth vaping, vape flavours that appeal to children will be restricted. We will consult further, being mindful of the role flavours can play in supporting adult smokers quit.

    Read the response to ‘Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes’ in full

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100,000

If a petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament

  1. Free prescriptions for those with a long term and/or chronic condition.

    This topic was debated on 11 March 2024

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  2. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks

    This topic was debated on 26 February 2024

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  3. End the use of animals for toxicity tests & prioritise non-animal methods (NAMs)

    This topic was debated on 19 February 2024

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