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Therefore they need to be constantly made /developed and not at such a slow pace as this government is doing .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-03-03T14:18:09.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:18.321Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-05T08:51:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-05T08:51:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-03T14:18:09.000Z","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":40238,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/40238.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 You Tube From Downloading Music for Free!!","background":null,"additional_details":"You tube are now making music so easily accessible it is scary for all artists not only in dance music but every genre in the world.\r\n\r\ni find this a big middle finger to all artists and performers if music becomes this easy to obtain then it's going to stop alot of young producers and new labels from getting off the ground.\r\n\r\nwe need this to spread please share if you feel passionate about this subject and let's try stop this before it get's worse this really could be the beginning of the end.\r\n\r\nthink of your favourite vinyl maybe it's worth over £100 and it's treasured to you...well i can now get that for free surely thats not right?\r\n\r\nIN THE NAME OF HOUSE MUSIC LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-10-13T21:25:40.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:40.571Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-26T13:55:51.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-26T13:55:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-13T21:25:40.000Z","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":31615,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/31615.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":"private hire licencing","background":null,"additional_details":"I request the issue of Private hire licencing be debated in parliament. and that Licencing fee & conditions to be set to a standard rate, across the country. We are unable to  drop off/ pick up  outside hotels, stop on Red Routes or  use Bus Lanes. This  effectively prevents us from competing  and doing our jobs. We are doing much  the same job & paying similar licence fees,  but with less legal rights rights. 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Animal protesters must recognise the importance of the need to study and understand in detail the effects of potential new drugs on a multitude of complex biochemical and pharmacological processes on appropriate animal models.  Utilising animals bred and kept alive for the development of potential new drugs, may be even more essential than having to slaughter or cull animals for food. Animals bred for the sole purpose of experimentation are often kept in less cruel conditions than if these animals were to be living wild, fending a living for themselves.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-09-12T15:47:34.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:19.577Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-14T07:04:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-14T07:04:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-12T15:47:34.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53865,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/53865.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":"Tell us if you will be instructing the Law Society to take disciplinary action against the lawyers who attempted to subvert a will.","background":null,"additional_details":"It is obvious the lawyers involved were politically motivated and if the people cannot rely upon officers of the court to be politically impartial then those people should be barred from remaining as officers of the court.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-08-14T21:01:36.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:42.392Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-19T08:41:34.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-19T08:41:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-14T21:01:36.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42416,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/42416.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 causing MEAL DEALs to be end","background":null,"additional_details":"Millions of elderly people shop at stores such as M&S to purchase meals on their deals such as the:         £10 MEAL DEAL Weekends.\r\nYes alcohol can be purchase in the deal, but this is in the main wines.  The restricted budget of pensioners, as well as those 'low paid workers', make such offers great benefits in this ever increasing price rising environment. The bottle of wine effectively a treat.  These people arn't alcoholics or Anti-Social individuals.\r\nStand up to proposals by government, contact your minister, & vote to curtail the idiotic proposals which penalise the majority because of the irresponsible minority.\r\nCharge those abusers for their medical treatments.  (likewise smokers & illegal substance abusers)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-11-27T16:41:29.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:58.452Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-29T09:53:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-29T09:53:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-27T16:41:29.000Z","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":34417,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/34417.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":"Defra, not to capture our Buzzards and destroy their nests.","background":null,"additional_details":"DEFRA would like to capture our local Buzzards as there have been complaints by the local pheasant shooting group that they are spoiling their shoot. Please stop Defra from doing this as Buzzards are protected. Do not let them destroy the nests for the sake of a blood sport.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-05-27T20:00:51.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:48.887Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-30T15:06:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-30T15:06:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-27T20:00:51.000Z","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":39152,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/39152.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":"Working Tax Credit Lowering To 21","background":null,"additional_details":"The currently working tax credit is offered to people aged 25 and above.\r\n\r\nPeople aged 21 to 24 are therefore left out of the loop and are therefore vulnerable, suffering from today's economic conditions even though they pay the same NI and tax as their 25 year old counter parts.\r\n\r\nA prime example would be a new family aged 21:\r\nThe male is earning 13.5k before tax and the female is on maternity getting SMP at  leave from a job that usually pays 16k before tax. Both full time jobs.\r\nBills including rent, council tax, gas/electricty/water/phone add up to 800 per month.\r\nThis leaves the family with around 170 per week to feed and clothe not only themselves, but the newborn they are expecting.\r\n\r\nWe need the government to change the rules on the working tax, and include those who are left in the gap of where no help can be given.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-09-21T12:55:14.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:30.604Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-25T07:51:40.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-25T08:51:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-21T12:55:14.000Z","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":56005,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56005.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":"Pension Reform - Our own Central Provident Fund","background":null,"additional_details":"We hear concerns raised about housing, pensions & medical welfare. I feel strongly that the govt shd consider standardising the % compulsory for both employee & employer contribution to a pension. This pension is to fund retirement, healthcare & housing needs, similar to that done by the Singapore govt. Instead of 20% tax (way too high), it shd be going into our pension. Eg. 20% employee salary+16% employer contribution=pension fund. These are used primarily for housing payments, retirement acct (a minimum sum allocated that will pay as income when one retires) & major medical expenses eg. hospitalisation. You can withdraw at 55 after setting aside a minimum sum for retirement acct. At age 65, your monthly payments from your retirement acct shall commence.\r\nWith high % of our salary in pension, we will have more financial independence to support our basic needs and pay us back during our retirement.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-10-17T13:14:23.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:02.339Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-18T09:21:29.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-18T09:21:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-17T13:14:23.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53772,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/53772.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 and clearer signs about landslides in dorset","background":null,"additional_details":" in July 2012 my sister was killed by a landslide in Bridport, Dorset whilst on holiday with her family had they seen the sign they wouldn't of gone and she would still be here at the time there was only one small mention of rock falls on the main sign showing other information  and this sign was near just one of many entrances to the beach. thus not being the entrance my family used\r\npeople are un aware of the danger and are constantly walking past the signs  under the constant falling cliff. there was at least 5 rock falls from august to September of 2012.  on a recent visit we visited the beach and from the main entrance of the beach  you could see  new piles of rocks I am petitioning for more and clearer signs around the beach and the surrounding areas to warn people of the dangers. that way if people choose to take no notice of the signs then that is their choice but at least there will be enough signs to make sure they are at least will of seen them. 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At present we are living longer, and spending a disproportionate time retired compared to working. For any pension to be sustainable this either means contributing more, paying less or making the pension age relative to how long the average person can expect to live. By linking the retirment age to life expectency we stablise the required investment, and prevent today's pensions becoming a ticking time bomb for the next generation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-01-02T13:29:24.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:11.005Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-03T10:38:03.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-03T10:38:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-02T13:29:24.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53828,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/53828.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":"Hand over Joan Edwards's bequest to whom it was intended, the Government.","background":null,"additional_details":"Political parties are NOT the Government and the wording of the will has been found out to be 'to the Government'.  Dishonourables are now demonstrating that they REALLY ARE DISHONOURABLE THIEVES - what we have been saying for years!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-08-14T08:40:06.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:42.073Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-19T09:23:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-19T09:23:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-14T08:40:06.000Z","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":26463,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/26463.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":"Cut waste within the BBC","background":null,"additional_details":"Force the BBC to stop wasting the money of the public. Here is the plan which would make the BBC more effiecient:\r\n- Scrap BBC Four, not as important as the other points, but it needs to be done.\r\n- Get rid of the BBC radio shows that nobody listens to (effectively only keeping Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4)\r\n- A 20% pay cut for all those who £200,000 and over within the BBC, and if they do not agree with these new contracts do not negotiate, but instead let them leave.\r\n- Give the public a say in how the BBC is run.\r\n- Cut down on antique and cooking programmes by at least 25% per week.\r\n- Scrap the CBBC channel during the week, as children should be in school, and then it could be shown on weekends and midweek nights.\r\n- Scrap S4C.\r\n- Scrap most of the BBC Worldwide channels.\r\n- Get a more knowledgeable base and cut out the bias of pundits on sports programmes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-12-29T15:05:28.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:42.553Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-09T08:26:31.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-09T08:26:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-29T15:05:28.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":26674,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/26674.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":"AEP (Attenuating Energy Porjectile","background":null,"additional_details":"AEP (Attenuating Energy Porjectile) has been accepted as a less lethal weapon than the batton rounds.  It is thought that using AEP will prevent deaths, as had occurred in Northern Ireland.\r\n\r\n We are also informed that the firing of the AEP should be aimed at below the waist, but research,such as it is  (February 2007 re Northern Ireland) found that the majority of injuries presented at A & E were to the upper part of the body and head.  Does this mean that because it is seen as less lethal the airming is less discrimatory.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat we need is a debate in parliament on the use of AEP, the review of the critiera for use, the sort of training, who should be armed with AEP and research however small from Northern Ireland and other countries who use the AEP.\r\n\r\nI am therefor asking for support to have the whole area of use of AEP to be discussed  by our MPs in parliament. 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How much is undeclared from supposed \"journo's\" leaking stories for money from agents? For every manager taking an alleged bung, how many \"football\" journalists are paid to invent stories. Apart the potential damage to the sport, the eventual meltdown through bloated transfers and wages, how much undeclared interests do our journalist have. Do they declare and pay tax. These parasites are killing our game and I believe not paying taxes due. Stand up and vote with your voice to have a full revenue investigation of these people. Please support and save your game and taxes out of your pockets.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-05-18T18:24:44.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:46.762Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-21T06:53:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-21T06:53:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-18T18:24:44.000Z","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":16589,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/16589.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":"Incentivising companies to raise minimum wage","background":null,"additional_details":"Tax cut incentive for companies that pay above a new level of minimum wage. ---> Benefits to company: Money saved in tax cut goes to the employees; Employees are happier to work and therefore show more productivity; Ability to offer a better salary attracts talent. ---> Benefits to employee: Satisfaction that their work is worthwhile if they are paid well; Raising the living standard in Britain for the poorest families ---> Benefits to society: Greater incentive to work than to remain on benefits; More people working will lead to less crime due to relieving frustrations of the poorest in society. Also encouraging youths to work will take them off the streets  ---> Benefits to the Government; Money lost in tax cuts to companies will be regained through taxing the employee salary, less people claiming benefits, reducing costs with policing criminal behaviour","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-09-09T08:15:13.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:17.106Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-09T10:16:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-09T10:16:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-09T08:15:13.000Z","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":47801,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/47801.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 Against Electoral Fraud in Ghana","background":null,"additional_details":"The transfer of power is a critical issue in Africa. Recently, several countries have imploded and descended into chaos and violence when their leaders refused to step down or accept electoral defeat. The recent elections in Ghana have generated such controversy with the largest opposition party taking the matter to the Supreme Court. We Ghanaians in UK petition the British Government to support the petition at the Ghanaian Supreme Court challenging the results of the December 2012 elections by the following actions:\r\n• present representatives to observe the court process and encourage law and order to continue to take hold in Ghana\r\n• support the outcome that produces justice and ultimately lasting peace and stability in Ghana and avoid any actions that will put Ghana's peace in jeopardy.\r\n• support the path taken by Petitioners in the court process, since  this ensures lasting peace for Ghana","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-03-28T20:30:31.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:44.944Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-04-02T08:36:18.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-02T08:36:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-28T20:30:31.000Z","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":47135,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/47135.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":"Social Responsibility","background":null,"additional_details":"Responsibility for our welfare system MUST lie with EVERYONE, not just left to an ever decreasing number of UK working adults.\r\nEquality means we all make our contribution to our society at large.  The working population do much of this through Taxation & National Insurance which helps fund Medical facilities, Benefits etc.\r\nBut we are not treated equally.  Why should Benefit claimants not pay TAX on their Benefits (an INCOME), nor National Insurance?\r\nThis will assist in monies to the coffers of Government as well as CONDITIONING those non workers to have responsibility to Society & to Value what they receive.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-03-14T16:11:44.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:39.431Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-15T15:25:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-15T15:25:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-14T16:11:44.000Z","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":34415,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/34415.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":"Reinstate a two week break at October half term","background":null,"additional_details":"Now parents are forbidden from removing children from school without facing a penalty notice, we need to bring back the 2-week break at October half term.  This will gives parents a more flexibility when considering the annual family holiday.  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It has now been 7 years since demolition began and there is still no Westfield shopping centre in Bradford despite the fact that other expensive ventures have taken place like the pointless city park. The people of Bradford want answers. Our once respected, busy and bustling city is now a complete eye saw with no redeeming features about it. The economic growth of the city is reducing by the day. Hurry up and build the flamin' shopping centre already! If Westfield can't do it, take back the land and get someone else to do it. Either way, sort it!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-09-21T18:50:13.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:30.892Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-02T09:39:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-02T10:39:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-21T18:50:13.000Z","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":34778,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/34778.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":"Better Hosepipe Ban punishment","background":null,"additional_details":"A lot of people don't pay attention to the hosepipe ban, and I feel that the £1,000 fine isn't adequate enough.\r\n\r\nAnyone caught disregarding the ban should have their water cut off.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-06-09T01:07:23.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:51.826Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-12T15:52:52.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-12T15:52:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-09T01:07:23.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56786,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/56786.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":"Save Second Chance Rescue. Chellaston. Derby","background":null,"additional_details":"Second Chance is a fantastic animal rescue.\r\nPlanning permission has been given to build 190 new homes on the sight, forcing the family and charity to relocate. The rescue has been there for 8 years.\r\nPlease reconsider building on this land...","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-11-07T22:13:24.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:09.905Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-13T10:23:22.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-13T10:23:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-07T22:13:24.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31420,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/31420.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":"limit number of betting games on a single domain website","background":null,"additional_details":"Gambling, Gaming, Betting web sites are becoming a huge vast domain of variety with easy access from a single site.  The membership process is increasingly devised to obtain more gaming from the punter. Limitations must be applied to limit the number of available variations within a single membership or domain area to allow the customer a distance from the other available games on offer. The businesses often may be running from near shore but out of UK legislation so perhaps other thoughts on those laws already elsewhere.  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The media should not be regarded as the additional 4th separate independent body. Free press, NOT an uncountable, unregulated, bias press, is important in a democratic society. PCC action or inaction should be Judicially Reviewable. A media should not be allowed to support a political party but should be impartial (like BBC). Leaked information from ‘moles’, information covertly obtained, etc should only be used if certain public interest criteria are fulfilled, like exposing corruption, crimes, scams, incompetence, indiscretions, celebrity interests. Information obtained by breaking professional confidentiality, official secrets under the Official Secrets Act, harassment, etc should not be allowed. 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