{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1271&parliament=4&state=rejected","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=4&state=rejected","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1532&parliament=4&state=rejected","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1272&parliament=4&state=rejected","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1270&parliament=4&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":563159,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/563159.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Please help to get Squash into the olympics!!","background":"We would like the government or parliament to write to the Olympic committee stating why squash should be in the olympics. It is totally heartbreaking how other sports such as breakdancing can simply get in when there is an amazing racket sport (squash) that is missing out!","additional_details":"There are thousands of professional players who sadly get upset due to squash not getting in the olympics. After years and years we would have thought that one day could be the day we get to represent our country give it our all and make our country proud of who we are. It is an amazing sport played by many people all over the world. Why isn’t it getting in? We don’t know!!! Please please help anything you could do would help us sooooo much please help!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-07T19:11:30.785Z","updated_at":"2020-12-14T10:02:01.389Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-14T10:02:01.393Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-07T19:25:37.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the International Olympic Committee.  You could contact the British Olympic Association to share your views:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.teamgb.com/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":567769,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/567769.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Prioritise essential supermarket key worker staff for COVID-19 vaccination","background":"Advice from the JCVI on the priority groups for a Covid-19 vaccine does not include supermarket retail staff. This petition calls for these workers, who have worked at the frontline of this pandemic, to be kept safe by being put on the priority list (when such a list is adopted by the Government).","additional_details":"This should happen to: \r\n* protect more individuals who have worked on the “frontline” of this crisis\r\n* supermarkets are one of the highest places COVID-19 is likely to be transmissible, due to mixing of households in the shop itself\r\n* ensures staff can continue to work without the threat of the virus \r\n* reduced chance of virus transmission in the working environment\r\n* staff anxiety and stress-levels reduce due to protection from virus","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-01-06T09:24:26.712Z","updated_at":"2021-01-08T11:05:20.729Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-08T11:05:20.731Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-06T10:00:17.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/567426"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":578480,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/578480.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the government blocking freedom of information requests.","background":"stop blocking freedom of information requests.","additional_details":"The people of this country have a right to know what the government is doing.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-03-07T18:13:33.619Z","updated_at":"2021-04-12T15:12:07.440Z","rejected_at":"2021-04-12T15:12:07.441Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-07T21:54:45.000Z","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":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do, such as changing the legal exemptions from the FOI Act.  \r\n\t\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. 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They have been scientifically proven to be extremely safe and the vast majority of members are fit, young and healthy individuals who are at very little risk to the virus.","additional_details":"With gyms closing, the government faces an incredibly dangerous wave of obesity, cardiovascular and mental health issues that far outweigh the negatives of coronavirus.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-11-01T09:28:18.642Z","updated_at":"2020-11-06T17:11:57.676Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-06T17:11:57.636Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T09:52:07.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nKeep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956\r\n\r\nPrevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869\r\n\r\nThe Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":549493,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/549493.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make it optional for parents whether to send students back to school or not.","background":"The cases of COVID-19 is still very high. And there is currently no cure for the virus. Schools are a very crowded place. The government is not allowing 6 groups of people to meet up in public. But then again having hundreds and thousands of students and teachers in school?","additional_details":"I want the government to do this because it is still risky for schools to open, and if all schools do open across the UK if students catch COVID-19 then of course population will be effected. I want the citizens of the UK to feel safe. But not in danger in school. As some students are still very young and do not know how to protect themselves from the pandemic.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-08-25T00:08:58.319Z","updated_at":"2020-09-08T09:33:33.392Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-04T16:57:17.858Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-25T00:18:24.000Z","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":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300399"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":563155,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/563155.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give humans a decent meal in hospital","background":"Give humans a human sized meal in hospital","additional_details":"I had an experience in Royal preston hospital this was it\r\n: I was in  hospital ill from Tuesday 1st December 2020 to 5th December and they said to eat pleanty to get better and drink they said they will give me food this is what they gave me \r\n\r\nAn apple with a knife and fork and small orange juice \r\n\r\nNext day a dry potato \r\n\r\nAbsolutely appoling this is ridiculous luckily I had family what brought me food but some people will not be as lucky as me this is shocking and I blame boris awful PM being told to eat pleanty and they give me this \r\n\r\nEveryone share this please 🙏","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-07T18:24:22.988Z","updated_at":"2020-12-14T16:52:54.755Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-14T16:52:43.049Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-08T10:50:17.000Z","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":"We understand you're concerned about food in hospitals, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. The Government already sets minimum standards for the provision on patient food in hospitals. There has also been a recent review into hospital food, you can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-blueprint-for-better-hospital-food\r\n\r\nIf you believe that food received in hospital is inadequate, you could make a complaint:\r\nhttps://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/complaint/\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":605383,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/605383.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make the unvaccinated COVID patients pay for their own hospital treatment.","background":"Although COVID vaccines are safe and vastly reduce the chance of getting seriously ill, 1 in 10 adults decided not to take it. Vaccination is a choice. Unvaccinated patients are putting huge pressure on NHS resources. Unvaccinated people must pay for their own COVID related hospital treatment.","additional_details":"It is evident that if everyone got vaccinated, hospitals would be under less pressure. Sunday Times reported that more than 90 per cent of COVID sufferers requiring the most specialist care are unvaccinated.\r\nUnvaccinated people who are critically unwell with COVID are reducing the NHS's capacity to provide care to people needing treatment for non-COVID related conditions. Since we cannot force people to take up the vaccine, it is only right we ask those being admitted to pay for their treatment.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2022-01-06T23:36:58.532Z","updated_at":"2022-01-12T08:18:31.951Z","rejected_at":"2022-01-12T08:18:31.154Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-08T18:36:08.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/603747"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":563068,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/563068.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make the use of “Bots” illegal for highly sought after or collectible items.","background":"I would like the government to make the use of “bots” to be made illegal. Highly sought after items & collectibles are being bought buy scalpers and sold for 10x the original price on selling sites !","additional_details":"I want the government to do this as collectors & genuine buyers are having to pay extremely inflated prices for items they want wether it be for gifts or personal collections !\r\nTrainer, Disney collectibles, clothing, make up etc .... the list goes on ! All bought buy bots to make HUGE profits !","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-06T15:07:11.126Z","updated_at":"2020-12-15T13:19:45.975Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-15T13:19:45.977Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-06T15:17:07.000Z","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":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/561986"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":563094,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/563094.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make it so only the car has to get insured and not the driver","background":"Insurance companies are robbing us, so we got to change the way the system works, make it like Canada there system is ten times better and that’s how there insurance works","additional_details":"Because they will listen to you plus they always hang up on me when I call them","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-06T22:24:37.223Z","updated_at":"2020-12-14T09:21:14.415Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-14T09:21:14.419Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-06T22:51:37.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You might like to sign the following petition:\r\n\r\nTo change the car insurance law so that it covers the car instead of the driver.\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556575"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":564224,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/564224.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Add a public holiday in the summer to enable families to celebrate Christmas","background":"Add a bank holiday weekend to include a Friday and a Monday to the calendar. In 2021 this would allow families to get together to celebrate Christmas 2020 that for many was cancelled. In future it could be dedicated to the NHS and the end of Coronovirus. It could be called NHS BH Weekend","additional_details":"To give everyone something to look forward to - in a similar way to how people look forward to Christmas \r\nAs a thankyou to and a permanent acknowledgment of the NHS \r\nTo allow the retail sector, and in particular high street as well as the hospitality sector the opportunity to recover income lost in December 2020.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-19T18:38:55.421Z","updated_at":"2020-12-21T11:01:25.583Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-21T11:01:25.585Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-19T21:26:07.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nMake June 25th. 2021 an \"Australian Christmas\" bank holiday: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/554630\r\n\r\nCreate UK Bank Holidays on 25th and 28th June 2021 in lieu of Christmas 2020: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/564183\r\n\r\nChristmas in July - 2 extra days off on Friday 23rd and Monday 26th July 2021: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/564171\r\n\r\nMake 26th & 27th July 2021 a one off Double Bank Holiday - Christmas in July: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/561169"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":623712,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/623712.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow schools to work on laptops instead of paper","background":"Allow schools to use laptops instead of working on paper due to helping the environment.\r\nDoing this will therefore use less paper considering most pupils go through 2-3 books per subject with a average of 80 pages per book so per student per lesson the average amount of pages being used would be","additional_details":"Roughly 240 pieces of paper used per subject and that isn’t countering in the fact that most subjects have more than one teacher so it could also be 480 pages per subject. using laptops instead of paper would be simple and for marking would just need to email over work. This would also be useful for kids with learning disabilities such as dyslexia because of having Orto correct on and many other uses .","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2022-09-24T17:49:21.149Z","updated_at":"2022-09-30T09:30:26.813Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-30T09:30:26.816Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-24T19:12:00.000Z","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":"The decision whether schools use laptops and computers or paper text books to teach students is an operational decision for each school to make and not one for the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou could have a petition calling on the Government to fund more electronic devices for schools to enable digital learning, and to decrease the use of paper, if that is something you'd like to see happen.\r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":562990,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/562990.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce the cost of Royal Mail tracked 24 and 48 services.","background":"Reduce the cost of Royal Mail tracked 24 and 48 parcels, due to these services not meeting the targets of delivered within 24 or 48 hours they should either be significantly reduced in cost or redefined.","additional_details":"The Royal Mail's service costs continue to rise whilst the quality of service only continues to decline, therefore I do not believe it's current cost to the customer is fair and must be reduced or there timed services redefined to more accurately reflect delivery times.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-05T13:45:13.565Z","updated_at":"2020-12-11T11:25:59.655Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-11T11:25:59.657Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-05T19:31:57.000Z","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":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Setting the price for these services is a matter for Royal Mail, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nOfcom regulates pricing and sets caps for standard post (stamp prices), but pricing for additional services is a matter for Royal Mail. You can find more information about Ofcom's role here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/postal-services/information-for-the-postal-industry/conditions\r\n\r\nYou can find information about making complaints about postal services here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints/complain-about-postal-services\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":562851,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/562851.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Do not make the covid-19 vaccine compulsory","background":"Do not make the covid-19 vaccine compulsory","additional_details":"because we can’t be 100% sure about if it works and not everyone wants the vaccine at this early stage.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-03T22:28:45.484Z","updated_at":"2020-12-09T10:41:20.243Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-09T10:41:20.246Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-03T22:55:07.000Z","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":"It is already against the law for people to be required to undergo medical treatment, including vaccinations. The Coronavirus Act 2020 has not changed this.\r\n\r\nYou might like to sign this related petition:\r\n\r\nPrevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/323442"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":605733,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/605733.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Help drivers with a class 2, get a class 1 licence","background":"Due to recent changes made in driving tests, it is unfortunate for those who have paid a lot of money for there class 2 license,\r\nIt is now possible to go straight for class 1 and I know a lot of hgv drivers would have done this if it was possible before.","additional_details":"It is constantly over the media how there is a driver shortage. The fact that to little is done to late, has made the situation worse.\r\n\r\nThe government are the ones who can correct this, even if they do need guidance from the people they are \"trying\" to help.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2022-01-11T10:26:22.936Z","updated_at":"2022-02-03T08:30:59.290Z","rejected_at":"2022-02-03T08:30:58.470Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-29T17:19:28.000Z","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":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe understand that you are concerned about existing rules for getting a Class 2 licence, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nGive Class 2 drivers a Class 1 licence without needing to take the test: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/596865\r\n\r\nScrap HGV theory test for PCV driver who already hold a full PCV licence.: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598535"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":562782,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/562782.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review Covid19 restrictions for the under 5s and their parents.","background":"Reassess the science behind restrictions placed on under 5s\r\n1: Exempt children under 5 from the rule of 6\r\n2: Exempt children under 5 from social distancing from children and adults when outside \r\n3: Allow two parent families with children under 5 to form a support bubble with another household","additional_details":"The impact of Covid19 restrictions on the mental, emotional and social health of families has been well documented. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-55078644\r\n\r\nThe current childcare bubble, which only allows childcare when the parent is not present, is insufficient for parents with children under two. These families do not have access to free childcare and often need support with childcare while present, especially in during parental leave when support may be required at both day and night.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-03T09:14:48.146Z","updated_at":"2020-12-09T10:32:33.356Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-09T10:32:33.358Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-03T19:37:27.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions calling for similar actions:\r\n\r\nMake children under 5 exempt from the rule of six: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/550994\r\n\r\nAllow support bubbles between two households of any size: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556948\r\n\r\nYour petition states that current childcare bubble only allows childcare when the parent is not present, but there is no such restriction in the regulations for linked childcare households (see regulation 5): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1374/pdfs/uksi_20201374_en.pdf\r\n\r\nWhile the rule of six is set out in law and children aged under 5 could be exempted from this, the Government's guidance on social distancing is not set out in law, so there are no regulations from which to exempt under 5s."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":565396,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/565396.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Prioritise frontline healthcare workers for the Covid vaccine.","background":"Make the vaccine available to all frontline healthcare workers and hospital staff to keep them safe.","additional_details":"NHS workers & have worked tirelessly in unrelenting & stressful conditions most of us can't even imagine, to protect & save lives in an unprecedented year.\r\n\r\nThey are not currently prioritised in the vaccine roll-out and with staff morale depleted (and hundreds of their lives lost in the first wave) it's crucial that we put their safety first - and in turn enable them to continue to do their amazing work.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-29T20:39:48.878Z","updated_at":"2021-01-06T10:49:49.271Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-06T10:49:49.276Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-31T12:55:17.000Z","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":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.  Frontline health workers are already in the second priority group, after care homes. You can find out more here:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/priority-groups-for-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-advice-from-the-jcvi-2-december-2020/priority-groups-for-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-advice-from-the-jcvi-2-december-2020\r\n\t\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":567774,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/567774.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Cancel fees for students nurses, who have to work as part of their course.","background":"Cancel fees for students nurses, who have to work full time as part of their course. With the students working, they are already saving the government money by assisting qualified nursing staff.","additional_details":"In addition to student fees, accommodation fees, they have travel cost, and parking costs.  Working at the hospital full time, and studying they spend more time than most other students, working towards their qualification, that have time to do part time work to help pay for their courses and living expenses.  Where is the reward for the young people to go into nursing, an area were there is a shortage.  Cancel all fees, and cover travel and parking costs.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-01-06T09:29:18.118Z","updated_at":"2021-01-18T13:14:15.840Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-18T13:14:15.842Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-06T22:14:07.000Z","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":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/555882"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":569163,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/569163.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"free access to the internet for school children","background":"free access to the internet for school children to help them keep up with home education","additional_details":"so many families can not afford the internet and it is an integral part of the education system, it would help greatly at this time","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-01-10T10:10:44.553Z","updated_at":"2021-01-26T16:51:00.577Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-26T16:51:00.581Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-10T10:39:47.000Z","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":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/558132"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":334586,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/334586.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Condemn Belarus Government For Their Actions During Their 2020 Election","background":"Belarus has once again been subject to a rigged election.  Beyond this however, the government are now violently assaulting protesters of the results with extreme excessive force.  The British government has a moral duty to put pressure on Belarus for violating human rights.","additional_details":"Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, wife of a political prisoner, ran as a strong opponent during the 2020 Belarus elections.  Despite gathering significant support, the Belarus government announced she only got 10%. Now she has had to flee to Lithuania.  \r\n\r\nVideos online shows many peaceful protesters being beaten beyond reason and taken away in vans, often at random.  One person has already died and many more have been injured.  Oppression like this should not be tolerated, especially in Europe.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-08-12T07:04:56.288Z","updated_at":"2020-08-20T15:26:42.862Z","rejected_at":"2020-08-20T15:26:42.865Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-13T13:14:24.000Z","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":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/548196"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":569243,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/569243.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Ofquals \"mini exams\" deciding 2021 exam results, instead of teacher grades","background":"Exams were cancelled due to the \"unfair\" nature of testing the 2021 cohort, given over half a year of in class teaching moved online, using any kind of national \"mini exam\" would further create disparity in learning between more deprived and affluent areas. Failing to provide an equal playing field.","additional_details":"Instead teachers should be allowed to base grades on previous mocks and tests. Students have had the most stressful learning experience in recent history, severely affecting the mental health of many students, making them prepare for \"mini exams\" amid being out of class for so long would be completely unfair. Results day should be pushed forward and students who are unhappy with their TAGs with private candidates should be able to take optional exams in the summer in time for university in 2021.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-01-10T15:26:43.183Z","updated_at":"2021-01-18T15:13:14.078Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-18T15:13:14.082Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-10T15:42:17.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nCancel GCSE and A-levels in 2021 replace with Course Work and Teacher Assessment: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/564696\r\n\r\nBase 2021 GCSE and A-Level Grades on Teacher Considerations and Mock Grades: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/553307\r\n\r\nGive students the option to take exams or receive assessed grades for 2020/21: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/559964\r\n\r\nThe Department for Education and Ofqual are consulting on the approach to awarding GCSE, AS and A level grades in 2021 following the cancellation of exams. You can find out more about this consultation here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-how-gcse-as-and-a-level-grades-should-be-awarded-in-summer-2021"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":563735,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/563735.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Publish the information that SAGE uses to give COVID19 advice to the government","background":"I want the government to make available all the data, information, and models in full detail, that have been used by the SAGE committee to provide advice to the government with regards to the measures taken during the COVID19 pandemic.","additional_details":"This information is of public interest, besides the fact that it would allow for non-political institutions and scientists to independently peer-review the methods used by the alleged scientists of SAGE. This should be the basis for any kind of scientific argument and it is essential to ensure that the measures in place are justified by solid evidence. Furthermore, this is the main action that can be taken to fight the alleged misinformation on the internet that some MPs keep mentioning.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-14T19:15:14.535Z","updated_at":"2020-12-22T10:11:53.289Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-22T10:11:53.292Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-19T22:52:17.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/558595"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":562647,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/562647.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make e-scooters legal to reduce our carbon footprint / cut emissions.","background":"Make electric scooters legal, by doing this we will make people’s commute easier and reduce the carbon footprint. This is a big issue and something has to be done. They are similar to bikes: they are easy to control and compact so can be picked up and carried.","additional_details":"Using e-scooters that are designed to be more durable can reduce environmental impacts from the materials used to build them on a per-mile traveled basis. Improving collection and distribution processes could reduce driving distances, and companies could use more fuel-efficient vehicles to collect the scooter.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-01T22:31:40.556Z","updated_at":"2020-12-07T16:36:10.043Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-07T16:36:10.044Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-01T22:47:07.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/332067"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":551904,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/551904.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap the Rule of 6 - bring back democracy","background":"Weekly, there are new Covid laws that affect the lives of millions of people, imposed without approval of parliament. We call for parliament  to be resuscitated as the place where laws are made and approved - for proper scrutiny and consideration of the effects of these measures on social life.","additional_details":"The 'Rule of 6' makes it a crime for a family of five to meet their grandparents, and even makes ‘mingling’ into a crime. It is currently devastating whole sections of the economy. Other statutory instruments have effectively banned protest and free association. Yet the government responds to criticism by threatening more restrictions.\r\n\r\nCovid restrictions have no democratic legitimacy, and have not even been rationally explained. This government by decree must end.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-09-21T11:02:57.581Z","updated_at":"2020-09-28T12:59:55.157Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-28T12:59:55.159Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-21T18:26:34.000Z","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":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/550653"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":605756,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/605756.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Modify the Recall of MPs Act 2015","background":"Modify the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to extend the conditions for triggering a recall petition to include when the Speaker notifies the Petition Officer that at least 10% of the electorate in the whole country signs a petition calling for a recall in an MP.","additional_details":"There are certain situations when the general electorate considers that an individual MP has transgressed societal acceptable behaviour, that would otherwise not be triggered by the conditions of the 2015 Act.\r\nA traditional defence against public concern issues raised against MPs, a response is given that the public can have their chance at the ballot box. This change would enable that to happen more rapidly and provides a counter point to the fixed term Parliament Act.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2022-01-11T13:33:44.521Z","updated_at":"2022-01-19T14:12:45.495Z","rejected_at":"2022-01-19T14:12:43.963Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-15T16:25:48.000Z","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":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe understand that you want it to be possible for an MP to be recalled if 10% of the UK electorate signs a recall petition, but we're not sure what you would like to trigger a recall petition. Currently a recall petition, which can only be signed by electors in the relevant constituency, is triggered if an MP is convicted of any offence and sentenced or ordered to be imprisoned or detained, suspended from the House following report and recommended sanction from the Committee on Standards for at least 10 sitting days, or convicted of an offence under section 10 of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about recall elections here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn05089/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":605763,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/605763.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Overturn Highway Code rule giving pedestrians priority to cross at junctions","background":"Overturn a change being made to the Highway Code that is being implemented with effect from 29/01/2022 that gives pedestrians the priority at road junctions. This change is intended to make the roads safer for all road users, but is ill thought out and is likely to cause serious accidents and deaths","additional_details":"This new change gives pedestrians the priority to cross side roads at the junction where the road meets a main road. The result of this change will be that users crossing the road (as will be their right of way) will cause traffic turning off the main road into the side road to stop on the main highway and give way.  \r\n\r\nThere are a number of concerns from pedestrians not being seen and serious or fatal injuries, through to an increase in car accidents due to the sudden braking needed to give way.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2022-01-11T14:50:40.942Z","updated_at":"2022-01-26T10:52:40.006Z","rejected_at":"2022-01-14T09:54:36.935Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-11T19:50:38.000Z","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":"We understand you are concerned about changes to the Highway Code, however it's not clear what rules about giving way at junctions you want to be put in place instead of the new H2 rule.\r\n\r\nIf there is a new form of this rule you wish to be put in place instead of new rule H2, you could have a petition about that."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}