Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Require local authorities to fund specific domestic abuse services for women

   The government responded on 13 May 2021

   Domestic Abuse is a form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and the Government recognises that there is need for specific services for women. Its scale and impact warrant a dedicated strategy.

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2. Ban fire and rehire employment tactics

   The government responded on 11 May 2021

   Government has been concerned by reports of employers using fire and rehire inappropriately. We asked Acas to conduct an evidence-gathering exercise and will set out our next steps in due course.

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3. End all requirements to wear face coverings immediately

   The government responded on 11 May 2021

   Everyone must continue to minimise the risk of further COVID-19 waves. The best way remains the wearing of face coverings together with regular hand-washing, social distancing and fresh air.

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1. Do not restrict our rights to peaceful protest.

   This topic was debated on 26 April 2021

   

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2. Improve Maternal Mortality Rates and Health Care for Black Women in the U.K.

   This topic was debated on 19 April 2021

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3. Don’t criminalise trespass

   This topic was debated on 19 April 2021

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