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The CPS, after running a public test acknowledged that a trial for murder will be recruited.\r\nIn the trial of eight men who were up for 3 accounts of murder, were all acquitted by the jury because the Judge did not allow any of the witness statements to be used by the prosecution. All eight men were set free without any charge.\r\nMany communities within the UK strongly feel that the verdict is unjust and  are pleading for a re-trial where knowledgeable members of the legal system will judge the verdict of the trial.\r\nCommunities in UK want:\r\n\tA re- trial of this case.\r\n\tA suitable punishment for those involved.\r\n\tJustice for the victims and their families.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4057,"created_at":"2012-07-23T18:24:42.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:05.993Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:05.991Z","opened_at":"2012-07-25T08:29:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-25T08:29:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-23T18:24:42.000Z","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":"We are sorry that this epetition was accepted in error. The site does not publish petitions relating to individual cases for legal reasons.\r\n\r\nFor information, there are very limited circumstances in which a re-trial can take place following an acquittal. Firstly only certain serious offences are eligible for retrial. Whilst that does include murder and manslaughter both the director of Public Prosecutions and the Court of Appeal need to be satisfied that there is new and compelling evidence of the acquitted person's guilt and that a retrial would be in the interests of justice."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":49506,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/49506.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":"Add bittering agents to antifreeze to prevent injestion by animals.","background":null,"additional_details":"One of the dangers facing animals each year is accidental poisoning by antifreeze. An estimated 10,000 dogs and cats are poisoned annually from just a few licks. Animals do not have to drink much antifreeze to suffer from the poison or antifreeze toxicity.  Wildlife suffers from antifreeze poisoning too. Ethylene glycol antifreeze that has been spilled, leaked, or carelessly disposed of is responsible for the needless suffering and death of all types of animals. We would like the Government to insist that a bitter agent be added to antifreeze to deter its ingestion by all animals.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4052,"created_at":"2013-05-01T12:03:14.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:01.394Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-03T09:34:11.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-03T09:34:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-01T12:03:14.000Z","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":58405,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/58405.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":"Legal right for deaf people to receive support from registered communication professionals","background":null,"additional_details":"We call on the government to lead an initiative to ensure that all public bodies and agencies, whether national or local, are required by law to provide a deaf person with a registered communication professional\r\n\r\nIn their daily lives, deaf adults and children depend on good communication support from qualified, registered BSL/English interpreters and other communication professionals. Ensuring deaf people are included in all walks of life saves taxpayers’ money by avoiding misdiagnosed illnesses, reducing unemployment, lessening demand on services and by ensuring their ability to contribute to the workplace and the wider community\r\n\r\nToo many public bodies, including schools and hospitals, are either using unqualified communication workers, or relatives, or not using anyone at all. This wastes money and must stop\r\n\r\nRegulated communication support is vital for deaf people. By signing this petition and supporting our campaign you will be ensuring full access for everyone","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4019,"created_at":"2013-12-17T14:02:48.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:25.060Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-06T09:35:22.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-06T08:35:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-17T14:02:48.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":97,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/97.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":"Leave the European Union","background":null,"additional_details":"The United Kingdom should leave the European Union as soon as possible.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4007,"created_at":"2011-07-29T08:22:08.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:05:46.801Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-05T11:22:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-05T11:22:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T08:22:08.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":44891,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/44891.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":"Against the removal of A&E, Maternity and Intensive Care units at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.","background":null,"additional_details":"A review of services within University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT) is currently under-way. Starting last autumn, it is looking at the provision of services within the Morecambe Bay area and where they might be based in future.\r\n\r\nThe future location of the A&E, Maternity and Intensive Care Units that are currently based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) is included as part of this review.\r\n\r\nWe want to be clear that the removal, movement or downgrading of A&E, Maternity and Intensive Care Units at the RLI is totally unacceptable. Such a move would not only have a detrimental impact on those needing these services but also their families in times of acute distress.\r\n\r\nWe call upon the Government to ensure that these vital services remain in place for the community that they currently serve. 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Classed as ‘rare’, the lack of informed medical knowledge about HD can lead to misunderstanding of its likely progression. Those diagnosed currently have a life expectancy of below 20 years from symptom onset.\r\n\r\nThe government previously singled out HD in the case of insurance. Having already decided positive testing means a life is of limited timescale, we urge the government to recognise the need to streamline the benefits process for those suffering and their carers.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4000,"created_at":"2013-01-18T19:40:52.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:17.959Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-21T12:33:54.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-21T12:33:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-18T19:40:52.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":43093,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/43093.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 to HM government to increase funding in the search for a cure for motor neuron disease.","background":null,"additional_details":"Every day in the UK five people die from motor neuron disease, it is a terrible illness that relentlessly lays waste to the motor neurons that relay signals from the brain to a persons muscles. Movement and speech , breathing and eating become difficult at first, then impossible, the end result is always fatal.\r\nI respectfully ask HM government to increase the level of funding for research into finding a cure for motor neuron disease.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3999,"created_at":"2012-12-10T17:35:32.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:04.680Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-11T10:13:59.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-11T10:13:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-10T17:35:32.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3508,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/3508.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":"Increased Access for Mountain Bikes","background":null,"additional_details":"Designating mountain bikes in the same category as horses is wrong and provides a barrier to the lawful pursuit of a healthy past-time.  In many parts of the country there simply is not a legal network of trails open to cyclists, or too little to be meaningful.\r\n\r\nCyclists should be allowed to use the footpath network to pursue the sport of mountain biking, this would help to promote activity amongst young people, especially as the roads become increasingly congested.\r\n\r\nShared use of all paths and trails has been successful in Scotland and could be throughout the rest of the UK.  It will spread the density of mountain bikers further reducing the potential for trail conflict and the (disputed) erosive impact of bikes on the trail surfaces.\r\n\r\nThere are no costs involved (we don't need special gates or access) this is just a re designation exercise to make a bicycle an extension of a pedestrian on the footpath network (with the exception of roadside footways)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3997,"created_at":"2011-08-04T21:49:57.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:16.816Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T15:12:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T15:12:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T21:49:57.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":1364,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/1364.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":"Return of Hanging for Serious Crimes","background":null,"additional_details":"All crimes of Murder, in-particular committed against Children and Police Officers should demand the Capital Punishment of Hanging.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3987,"created_at":"2011-08-04T09:38:28.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:05:58.904Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-04T10:10:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-04T10:10:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T09:38:28.000Z","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":21834,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/21834.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":"Animation and Game industry tax breaks and incentives","background":null,"additional_details":"With our animation and game industry losing out and moving abroad. Its time to give this industry some tax breaks, incentives and other reasons to stay and prosper in the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3957,"created_at":"2011-11-06T22:07:36.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:03.712Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T08:56:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T08:56:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-06T22:07:36.000Z","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":55458,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/55458.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":"Ban trade of foiegras in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned wish for a ban on the sale and trade of foiegras within Britain.This means that restaurants and stores will not be allowed to sell foiegras within the boundaries of the UK. This ban will not go against any EU law regarding importation of a produce or interfere with any international trade agreement.\r\nThe practise of producing foie gras is illegal in the UK, on animal-cruelty grounds, yet the import of foie gras products to the UK is legal due to trade laws. In practise, the UK is condoning and financing a practise it has itself banned which is hypocritical. I implore the UK government to illegalise the importing of foie gras products in the UK.GIVE THE BRITISH PEOPLE A VOICE!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3923,"created_at":"2013-10-02T18:22:15.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:57.415Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-03T09:07:09.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-03T09:07:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-02T18:22:15.000Z","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":38335,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/38335.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":"Introduce legislation to reduce the incidence of dog theft","background":null,"additional_details":"Dog theft is common. All kinds of dogs are stolen from owners and when the owners go to the police they are told ‘There is nothing we can do, it’s just a dog’ We are all aware that the police are under pressure with budget cuts, but we need to make sure that they are willing and able to prioritize a stolen dog over a stolen bike or phone.\r\nAt present stealing a dog  is the perfect crime, the police won’t pursue them and if they get caught, the penalty is minimal, yet there is a massive reward either in selling the dog, claiming reward money or using the dog as bait for dog fighting .\r\nWe, as tax payers, have the right to protection from thieves as do our dogs.  We would respectfully request that the police be given a remit to give higher priority to stolen dogs and that when dog thieves are caught, they face higher penalties in court, fines set to reflect the theft and even lengthy jail sentences when it is appropriate.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3922,"created_at":"2012-09-07T20:05:18.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:22.946Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-10T13:22:33.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-10T14:22:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-07T20:05:18.000Z","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":60620,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/60620.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":"free pets for sale","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like for the government to take seriously the sale of pets (dogs, cats or any other animal) for free on websites that promote online sales and offer for animals free to good homes. This opens a huge gap in the promotion of dog baiting, (due to animals being offered for free and then used in illegal activities) , this just does not include dogs it also includes cats. Cats are stolen and dogs are stolen to be used in illegal sports. The offering of free pets on certain major selling websites is becoming the norm.... it is an open market... and a paradise for people involved in illegal activities... to use these animals in a horrific way. If the sales of animals on online sights were banned from offering \"for free\" it may at least deter some people of gaining animals for illegal activities. The government needs to ban certain online sites from offering free pets. 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In these cases, all planning rules seem to be abandoned including many of the core planning principles in the NPPF.\r\nWe believe that such large scale development risks massive, irreversible damage to our villages and the surrounding countryside.\r\nWe do not believe that this was the intention of the NPPF and ask the Government to urgently introduce three specific amendments:\r\n1.\tto allow decision makers to take into account the cumulative effect of development as a material planning consideration;\r\n2.\tto allow planning authorities an extension of time to adopt a new Core Strategy;  and\r\n3.\tto require a sequential test to be applied to encourage the effective use of brown field land.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3915,"created_at":"2014-01-17T11:46:41.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:33.565Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-27T14:36:55.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-27T14:36:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-17T11:46:41.000Z","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":52519,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/52519.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":"Rayleigh Core strategy Housing and Traveller Site","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to strongly oppose plans with regards to the issues arising from wanting to build 775 houses between London Road and Rawreth Lane Rayleigh, together with the development of two industrial parks and the only Traveller site for the whole of Rochford District.\r\n\r\nOur town of Rayleigh struggles enough as it is with traffic, without 1000's of extra cars on the road. These extra homes with very little infrastructure to support it will hugely damage our town, despite what is promised by the council. People enjoy living in the local area due to the green land that surrounds it, the council are irresponsible in building homes here. The traveller site will bring untold problems to our community. The mere mention of travellers de-values homes, causes environmental and social issues that are hard to police.\r\n\r\nThe government needs to take another look at this and make the effort to talk to residents to hear our concerns. We have not been properly informed about these changes! 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Even in schools that aren’t ‘faith’ schools, this must be ‘broadly Christian’ in character. In a society which is increasingly diverse, this is an affront to the rights of young people to express their beliefs freely. Although there is the opportunity to opt out, this is reliant on parental permission and is not respected by all schools.\r\n\r\nThe law is extremely unpopular, with opinion polls showing teachers don’t want it, parents don’t want it, and children don’t want it. As such, it is long past time for the daily act of collective worship to be replaced with inclusive assemblies that add to cohesion and  a sense of community within the school. We petition the Government to repeal the requirement for compulsory collective worship in schools and to encourage schools to hold educational assemblies that will include all children, regardless of religion or non-religious belief.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3896,"created_at":"2011-08-04T14:02:21.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:04.895Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:27:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:27:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T14:02:21.000Z","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":44069,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/44069.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":"Luton Airport expansion: Call the planning application in to the secretary of state","background":null,"additional_details":"The Comet newspaper - part of the Archant group of newspapers - is asking for a planning application proposing the expansion of Luton Airport to be called in to the secretary of state, for a full public inquiry.\r\n\r\nThe application in question was published on Monday, January 7 2013.\r\n\r\nAs things stand, a decision will be made by Luton Borough Council - to whom the application was submitted - which owns the airport through London Luton Airport Ltd.\r\n\r\nThe Comet does not believe this should be allowed.\r\n\r\nWe are calling on the secretary of state for local government to ensure the planning decision is taken out of the hands of the council which, as mentioned, has a strong vested interest in the expansion.\r\n\r\nWe believe a decision should be made by a body that is both independent and seen to be independent of those who have submitted the application.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3870,"created_at":"2013-01-07T17:16:15.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:12.827Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-15T09:23:27.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-15T08:23:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-07T17:16:15.000Z","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":55085,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/55085.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":"Create MPs for expatriates similar to the French model","background":null,"additional_details":"I ask the government to create several members of parliament to represent the 5 million plus Britons living abroad (expatriates) similar to what is done in France. France has 11 MPs for its 2 million expats (representing different constituencies throughout the world) as well as 12 senators and a dedicated minister. Britons abroad would vote in general elections for their own MP to represent their specific interests, including pensions and benefit rights. These MPs would better represent the interests of British expatriates, many of whom continue to pay tax – and own property - in the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3869,"created_at":"2013-09-20T10:48:00.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:53.806Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-23T09:19:58.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-23T09:19:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-20T10:48:00.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":33256,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/33256.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":"Shia Muslim genocide in Pakistan","background":null,"additional_details":"There has been a recent wave of atrocities against Shia Muslims in Pakistan and since last September, 1000s of Shia Muslims have lost their lives and livelihood in Pakistan, esp. in northern and south-western areas of Pakistan. Events of mass killings in Chilas and Gilgit have shaken the whole community, but at the same time, tyrants have acquired new strategies and coalitions.It was heartening to see that scores of you turned up on 13th April at Pakistani High Commissionin London to protest against Shiam Muslim genocide in Pakistan. It is about time our Mp's in Parliament  take action against this oppression urgently.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3868,"created_at":"2012-04-24T08:21:18.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:39.451Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-30T10:32:16.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-30T10:32:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-24T08:21:18.000Z","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":69420,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/69420.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":"CCF membership charge","background":null,"additional_details":"The proposal to charge CCF cadets £150 per annum for membership will inevitably result in a reduction in the number of cadets, is also likely to lead to the closure of some units and will hit hardest at the poorer schools and the less well-off cadets. It should be withdrawn immediately.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3846,"created_at":"2014-09-11T10:09:22.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:16:05.691Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-12T09:43:05.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-11T10:09:22.000Z","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":62039,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/62039.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":"Compulsory Life Tariff for Murder of the Police","background":null,"additional_details":"Is it not wholly unjust that the murderer of an officer of the law may only spend a few years in prison?\r\n\r\nIsn't killing someone trying to enforce the law amongst the most heinous offenses to the respect of UK law possible?\r\n\r\nWe say it is, and must be dealt with more severely to ensure the Police are protected, so that they are able to protect us properly.\r\n\r\nParliament needs to consider harsher tariff requirements for people convicted under this law, so we can show, as a society, our abhorrence of such crime and to disincentivise such awful actions.\r\n\r\nSign this petition to protect the police and yourselves.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3842,"created_at":"2014-03-06T14:14:17.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:14:58.452Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-07T10:37:08.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-07T10:37:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-06T14:14:17.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30209,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/30209.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":"UK yachtsmen should be able to use red diesel in UK and foreign waters","background":null,"additional_details":"UK yachtsmen are entitled to purchase and use reduced duty red diesel to propel their craft in UK waters but HMRC now want yachtsmen to sign a declaration stating that this legally purchased diesel will not be used in foreign waters.\r\n\r\nThe HMRC proposals are unworkable because:\r\n1. UK marinas only sell red diesel\r\n2. sailing boats fill up diesel tanks irregularly due to their use of wind to propel them\r\n3. even if white diesel is purchased abroad, if there is a trace of red diesel in the tank, boat owners risk heavy fines.\r\n\r\nIf this proposal is brought into law, UK boats will be unable to sail across the Channel without risk of heavy fines on arrival.\r\n\r\nWe urge HMRC to drop the proposal. The UK Government should challenge the European Parliament to continue to allow UK leisure craft to use red diesel purchased legally in the UK to propel their craft both inside and outside UK waters.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3840,"created_at":"2012-02-23T08:25:31.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:13.628Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-23T09:29:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-23T08:29:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-23T08:25:31.000Z","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":50842,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/50842.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 make it compulsory for high street bookmakers to have 2 members of staff present during opening hours","background":null,"additional_details":"To Properly regulate the betting industry in regard to staff, to acknowledge that staff have a right not to work in fear , alone , at any time of the day.\r\n\"Single manning\" should be outlawed as a work practice, that a shop should be closed if 2 members of staff are not available.\r\nThere should be no \"opt in\" to any single manning policy so bookmakers have no way of bullying staff into \"opt in\" schemes , making them over time, compulsory practice.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3824,"created_at":"2013-05-26T09:15:13.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:14.899Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-29T08:29:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-29T09:29:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-26T09:15:13.000Z","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":40302,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/40302.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":"Guarantee Dental Foundation Training places for UK graduates","background":null,"additional_details":"In 2012 35 dentistry graduates from UK institutions were not allocated a Dental Foundation Training Place. Because completion of Dental Foundation Training is a prerequisite for newly-qualified dentists wishing to provide NHS care, these individuals will be disqualified from caring for NHS patients.\r\n\r\nTraining these individuals will have cost UK taxpayers approximately £150,000 per graduate. The graduates themselves will also have taken on significant amounts of debt in order to complete their degrees.\r\n\r\nThe signatories to this e-petition believe that what has happened this year is unacceptable because it has squandered taxpayers’ money and betrayed those who have strived hard to pursue a career providing NHS dental care.\r\n\r\nThey therefore call upon the Department for Health to meet the challenge set out in the British Dental Association’s recently-published YDC Asks document for every dentistry graduate from a UK institution to be guaranteed a Dental Foundation Training place.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3805,"created_at":"2012-10-15T13:18:42.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:41.057Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-16T08:32:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-16T08:32:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-15T13:18:42.000Z","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":42684,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/42684.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":"Justice for the 21","background":null,"additional_details":"Implement a fresh inquiry to establish the truth in order to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators responsible for the worst outrage on British Mainland in the 20th century in respect of the memory of the 21 innocents who were slain in the 1974 Birmingham Pub Bombings","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3796,"created_at":"2012-12-02T15:35:28.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:01.258Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-03T09:22:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-03T09:22:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-02T15:35:28.000Z","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":[]}}]}