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This is because learners are sometimes failed unfairly or for very petty reasons, causing great expense and stress with no means of appealing the outcome. Full video footage of all tests will ensure high standards of both examining and driving, ensuring people who deserve to pass are always passed and vice versa with those who don't make the grade, and weeding out bad examiners. This will be fairer and safer for all.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-11-24T12:53:37.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:21.300Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-24T16:10:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-24T16:10:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-24T12:53:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5831,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/5831.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"disband uk military","background":null,"additional_details":"The UK should lead the world towards peace. The only way to achieve this is by example. First UK has to resign from NATO, then disband its own military and all the tools and agencies of terror, then support others in obliterating theirs.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-06T11:58:26.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:38.268Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:38.266Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T11:58:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":50848,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/50848.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Charge the Murderers of Drummer Lee Rigby with Trasons","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned Urge the Home Office and CPS to bring charges of TREASON against the men accused of murdering Drummer Lee Rigby on 22nd May 2013. The video evidense available of statements made by the attackers after this attack will make this charge of Treson justified and if convicted will allow the ulitmate sanction of life imprisionment without parole.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-05-26T10:31:23.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:14.982Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:14.978Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-26T10:31:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"This is an operational policing matter for the Metropolitan Police Service."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23573,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/23573.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Fift Fifty is Fair. Help us back to work by making it pay. Let us keep our dole and half our wages.","background":null,"additional_details":"Many people can't work because they would lose the reliable income of state benefit.\r\n\r\nAllowing those on benefit to work and keep half the money earned would lift many from poverty, and every person to do so would save the taxpayer money because they would be paying higher rate tax themselves.\r\n\r\nThe three groups of people in desperate need of this option are:\r\n\r\nThe disabled. 50% of those with disabilities are unemployed. Is disability not punishment enough?\r\n\r\nThe long term unemployed\r\nSome people have never experienced the pride of having a job and earning a living.\r\n\r\nOffenders\r\nWhilst this may well be justified, criminal records carry stigma, which makes it harder for offenders to get a job.\r\n\r\n\r\nHelp people work!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-11-22T01:26:44.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:18.923Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-22T10:18:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-22T10:18:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-22T01:26:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23834,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/23834.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"No to Building Plans for Great Lines Gillingham","background":null,"additional_details":"Medway Council have submitted 4 planning applications to build on the Great Lines Park.\r\nPlanning References: MC/11/2653, MC/11/2274, MC/11/1218, MC/11/2655.\r\nThis is a National Heritage site, in a Conservation Area. We must not lose these fields, used daily by many local families.\r\nThe local community do not feel we were properly informed as we were completely unaware such plans had been submitted and therefore unable to object appropriately. 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NO TV  OR TEL ,  AND WHEN THEY GET OUT CONTINUE THAT UNDER SOME SUPER VISION .\r\nDON'T FORGET THEY DID THE CRIME KNOWING IS WRONG SO THEY SHOULD KNOW  IT IS  PAY BACK TIME.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T14:34:19.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.280Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.277Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T14:34:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13125,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13125.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"How to re-instill Respect, Discipline & Achievement in our Society","background":null,"additional_details":"A lack of discipline, self-respect and respect for our  elders and society are key reasons for criminal behaviour (as per the recent \"riots\") and general underachievement. Rebuild manners, discipline and achievement with compulsory Martial Arts Education in Schools.\r\n\r\nSeemingly counter-intuitive, PROPER martial arts training offers benefits such as:\r\n\r\n- Increase in self-confidence\r\n- Increase in discipline\r\n- Increase in respect for others\r\n- Better, more resilient health\r\n- Better manners and etiquette\r\n- Ability to control and channel aggression into something constructive\r\n- Decrease in violence and criminality\r\n- More social awareness\r\n- Increase in focus and concentration outside of the training (i.e. in school, at work, etc)\r\n\r\nSome benefits to the country would be:\r\n\r\n- Less violence and crime amongst the youth\r\n- More achievement and success in both schools and, following, in the workplace\r\n- More jobs for the education, assessment and qualification industries\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T11:32:33.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.692Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.689Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T11:32:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13210,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13210.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Campaign for Cheaper Cheese Please","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned, demand that cheese is made cheaper. It is an excellent source of calcium and protein, and is suitable for vegetarians. At a time when many families are short of cash, cheaper cheese would go a long way to maintaining nutritional standards.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T14:49:47.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.351Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.348Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T14:49:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2343,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/2343.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Making e-petitions Representative","background":null,"additional_details":"We petition the Government to modify e-petitions so that poeple opposed to the proposition may indicate this by signing nay and that any e-petition must therefore gain 100,000 majority of supporting signatures before being considered for debate.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T15:25:52.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:06.963Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:06.960Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T15:25:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13197,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13197.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Benfit payments should accurately reflect National Insurance Contributions","background":null,"additional_details":"Everybody who is in legitimate full time employment pays contributions. But do we get back what we put in? And where does the rest go? Using this example, in the last 5 years I have paid in excess of £6k National insurance. During a recent five month period of unemployment my \"contribution-based\" Jobseekers allowance paid me £130 per fortnight. So I received £1300. Housing benefit totalled £1500. So where did the other £3200 go? How is anyone supposed to survive on £65 a week, when by this example they are entitled to £225? So why do we pay out such a big chunk of our wages? I am fully aware and under no illusion that by the time I retire there will be no state pension available to me. The direct.gov website states this payment is to see people through times of hardship. Its a time of hardship. Jobs are short, wages are dropping, the cost of living is increasing and current fuel prices mean we are paying to work.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T14:28:39.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.226Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.223Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T14:28:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13168,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13168.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Finance - Limit Interest Charges","background":null,"additional_details":"The present debt crisis has thrown into high profile the different cost of borrowing for those at the top and bottom of society. The present problems are made worst for the poorest by the extortionate levels of interest charges frequently levied.\r\n\r\nAt one time in this country usury - the lending of money for interest - if not illegal was certainly considered immoral. In certain societies it still is. Whilst a modern economy depends upon the availability of money for individuals and businesses to borrow there should surely be a limit on the level of return that lenders can reasonably expect.\r\n\r\nIt is suggested that a maximum level of interest should be enacted to limit excessive returns and reduce the activities of loan sharks.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T12:52:46.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.027Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.024Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T12:52:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23820,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/23820.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the rot at the RFU","background":null,"additional_details":"Remove the managing board from the RFU.\r\n\r\nResolve the governance issues at the top of the game and ensure that the self serving bureaucracy that manage the game level is cleared out.\r\n\r\nAppoint a professional board to oversee a professional game\r\n\r\nBalance the needs of the professional game and the national team with community development and junior rugby investment","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-11-24T08:47:54.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:21.149Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:21.146Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-24T08:47:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"This is a matter for the RFU."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13267,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13267.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bring back conscription ...","background":null,"additional_details":"for school leavers who do not go on to further education after 16, for 2 years.  This would be an excellent way to teach the majority, discipline and a trade.  Also give basic psyche evaluation before any weapons training!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T17:53:36.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.857Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.855Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T17:53:36.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13261,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13261.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Death penalty for cop killers","background":null,"additional_details":"My e-patition is to introduce the death penalty for cop killers. The police are here to protect us all and we should give them our full support.\r\n\r\nThey are fighting in the front line of crime to ensure we can all sleep sound in our beds at night. Anybody who feels they can take a life of a police officer in the line of duty should face the ultimate price….The Death Penalty.\r\n\r\nPS, I am not a policeman…\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T17:31:55.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.798Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:46.795Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T17:31:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23809,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/23809.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"e-petitions are a joke","background":null,"additional_details":"\r\nE-Petitions should be a tool of power not one big publicity stunt.\r\nEpetitions are vetted. My opinion is worth less than anyone else? Who should have the right to say. To censor my voice.\r\nWhy is speaking about significant petitions raised on here in parliament optional? it should be mandatory! In my opinion E-petitions may as well be saying, your opinion means nothing unless politicians feel like it should.\r\nThat's not giving someone a voice, that's cleaver meaningless politics giving rise to good publicity.\r\nE-petitions should be saying if a significantly high number of people sign a petition, it forces a discussion in parliament.\r\nGive us real power, not false hope we may be heard.\r\nSign this petition for your support to giving your voice real power. Petitions signed on e-petitions by a great consensus should mandatorily be topics discussed before parliament. Parliament should be forced into discussion.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-11-23T23:35:20.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:21.074Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:21.072Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-23T23:35:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13123,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13123.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Lads jailed for 4 years over a facebook riot status is way too harsh","background":null,"additional_details":"Perry Sutcliffe-\r\nKeenan 22 and Jordan\r\nBlackshaw 20 from chester received a 4 year jail sentence for a status they wrote on their facebook about the riots, no one even bothered to comment on the status and so it never did anyone any  harm. It was an act of immature stupidity and I dont think its right sending two young men to jail for 4 years for what they did. Shorter sentances have been given out to muggers, rapists, robbers, drunken violent attackers etc etc. The man who participated in the 18 month torture and death of Baby P served less time than that. Hows that right? Alot of people say stupid, immature, angry & sometimes abusive comments on their status. These lads made a comment and a comment doesnt deserve you 4 year in jail. I think its way too harsh and their sentences need to be lowered and give them the chance to learn from their mistake which I am sure the shock of the jail term will of taught them a lesson","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T11:30:58.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.663Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.660Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T11:30:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":7118,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/7118.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make St. George's Day a Bank Holiday","background":null,"additional_details":"A day for England. and it should be celebrated properly. The Irish celebrate St. Patrick's, The Scots celebrate St. Andrew's. So why don't the English celebrate St. George's?  It's about time this changed and show our loyalty to this great and humble nation. 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Society has already set the precedent that it wants things for free. It will only pay for hard copy's/originals to support artists after the final product has been inspected, and then only if reward is due. The digital economy act’s attempt to prevent the now superfluous publishers from losing money, by educating the masses, is either misguided or perhaps suggests foul play by those that let is pass. May we remind you, you should not be educating the electorate; your role is to make the laws in line with what society feels is acceptable! As such, we demand that parliament immediately repeals all elements of the digital economy act relating to file sharing and replace them with laws to protect individuals sharing media","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T11:11:39.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.526Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T10:23:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-15T10:23:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T11:11:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51280,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/51280.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Keep the National Media Museum open and free to the public","background":null,"additional_details":"The National Media Museum is one of Bradford's leading tourist attractions, welcoming thousands of families every year. The museum, which chronicles the development of cinema and television as key 20th Century art forms offers a unique look at our recent cultural heritage and is an informative and enjoyable day out for adults and children alike.\r\n\r\nCuts in government funding are now placing the museum under huge financial strain and could potentially threaten it with closure.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned call on the government to protect the museum's funding and ensure that this fantastic institution remains open and free for members of the public.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-06-05T13:00:32.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:19.480Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:19.476Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-05T13:00:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51291,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/51291.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Petition for bus in oldbury-on-severn","background":null,"additional_details":"Bus from Oldbury-on-Severn to Bristol on the half hour","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-06-05T16:44:34.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:19.587Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:19.585Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-05T16:44:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Bus services are a matter for local authorites/local bus companies."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10369,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/10369.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Government to have the powers to shut down mobile data networks during extraordinary times of civil unrest","background":null,"additional_details":"Suggested that the government should have the powers to apply to the court to compel mobile data providers to restrict or shut down their network internet data capability in localized areas due to extreme civil unrest. Each use of such actions must be publicly visible, accountable and investigated by public inquiry to prevent misuse of power.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:28:45.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:18.930Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:18.927Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:28:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13080,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/13080.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To NOT increase the speed limit on UK Motorways","background":null,"additional_details":"There are several petitions calling for the speed limit to be increased on the UK Motorways.  However as a frequent user of the Motorways in this Country I am constantly witness to the appalling driving and speeds that are prevailant on the Motorways; one frequent example I see is where I, or some motorist, is overtaken by some lunatic exceeding the speed limit only to cut up the car they have just overtaken and pull off the motorway.\r\n\r\nAlso these other petitions do not take into account the limitations of othr drivers; e.g. if they are eldery or disabled; nor do they consider  that other drivers pulling onto the Motorways do not give way to the traffic already on the motorway; an increase of the Speed Limit here will only increase the amount of accidents.\r\n\r\nUnti the majority of all other road users learn to respect and follow the drviving laws as they currently stand then we cannot justify an increase in Speed Limits.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T09:41:36.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.231Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:45.228Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T09:41:36.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23922,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/23922.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"More Facilities For Young People!","background":null,"additional_details":"Get the gangs of kids off the streets and into youth clubs and centers. There are very little youth clubs in the UK. There is one near me and it is very plain and lacks that spark that us teenagers want/need. It's not a lot to ask for! Build more cinemas and youth centers with activities on for us to go to. PLEASE SIGN","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-11-24T23:06:57.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:22.046Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:22.043Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-24T23:06:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}