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I have recently been diagnosed with Basel Cell Carcinomas due to sunbed use. I think the Government has a moral obligation to create awareness on the danger.","additional_details":"There is nobody else in the country who has the power to change the laws regarding this.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":62,"created_at":"2020-11-22T16:01:33.716Z","updated_at":"2021-07-15T23:00:06.491Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-15T18:32:55.704Z","closed_at":"2021-07-15T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-22T16:42:47.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":631607,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/631607.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":"Fund heating in schools and set a legal minimum temperature for classrooms","background":"The energy crisis is forcing primary schools across England to reduce their heating. This is an appalling situation: small children are spending their days in cold temperatures as they learn.\r\n ","additional_details":"The Government should increase funding to schools so that they can heat their classrooms to a sensible legal minimum temperature.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":62,"created_at":"2023-01-19T16:01:22.453Z","updated_at":"2023-07-26T23:00:01.321Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-01-26T15:59:55.428Z","closed_at":"2023-07-26T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-01-23T12:13:30.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":627100,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/627100.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":"Ban private firework displays after 8pm and the use of rockets in built up areas","background":"Current laws dictate that it’s illegal for anyone to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions. We want the Government to ban all private firework displays after 8pm, and the use of rockets in built up areas, due to the negative impact on those living in close proximity.","additional_details":"A Petitions Committee inquiry in 2019 concluded that it would not be appropriate for the Government to entirely ban the public use of fireworks. Whilst some reasons that they have given are understandable, we believe private displays in built up areas cause an unacceptable disturbance to neighbours and also danger to life.\r\n \r\nWe are calling for the Government to ban all private displays after 8pm, and the use of rockets in built up areas.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are calling for the government to ban private displays after 8pm and the use of rockets in built up areas.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":62,"created_at":"2022-10-30T08:48:56.025Z","updated_at":"2023-05-03T23:00:00.144Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-11-03T15:14:21.191Z","closed_at":"2023-05-03T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-30T09:13:40.000Z","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":631406,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/631406.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":"Restrict number of dogs per dogwalker ","background":"We ask the Government to introduce legislation to limit the number of dogs one person is allowed to be in control of whilst walking dogs in public.","additional_details":"I am nervous when I am walking my dog or riding my horse on our local common because of the amount of packs of dogs who are walked off the lead, even if they are under the charge of a commercial dog walker. I know of other people in my community  who have been bitten by dogs that were part of a large dog walking group, and recently a horse was also targeted. 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If fewer people use taxis, it could create further unemployment across the country and further poverty.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-08-01T16:55:55.710Z","updated_at":"2024-02-05T00:00:18.913Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-08-04T16:34:09.005Z","closed_at":"2024-02-04T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-08-01T17:12:50.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":585320,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/585320.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 discrimination against people renting with Housing Benefit & other benefits","background":"Although the Supreme Court has ruled that it is unlawful and discrimination for lettings agents, landlords and mortgage companies to refuse to rent to people who pay their rent with Housing Benefit/Local Housing Allowance, a very high number of adverts for homes to rent still state \"No DSS\".","additional_details":"The discrimination against people paying rent with Housing Benefit and/or other benefits directly affects where people can and cannot live. The government need to put a stop to this by bringing in legislation and prevent landlords, letting agents and mortgage companies from stating that they will not accept tenants who pay with benefits like Housing Benefit. Some claimants have no other option than to pay their rent with Housing Benefit due to disability. This situation affects their disability too.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2021-05-08T12:38:25.135Z","updated_at":"2021-11-14T00:00:08.597Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-05-13T16:51:54.941Z","closed_at":"2021-11-13T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-08T15:47:35.000Z","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":551621,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/551621.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 DNA paternity testing mandatory prior to registration on birth certificate","background":"To stop misattributed paternity, the Government should introduce free, mandatory paternity tests prior to the registration of paternity on birth certificates. ","additional_details":"According to research around 1 in 50 fathers in the UK could be raising a child that they think is biologically their own but is not. The long term heartache for the adult & more importantly the child when this is discovered is long term and could have been limited if identified at birth.\r\n \r\nDNA is tested in school experiments, ancestry, medical examinations, treatments & surprise findings will be made. Testing at birth would eliminate these problems later.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2020-09-18T10:42:37.230Z","updated_at":"2021-04-05T23:00:06.660Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-05T16:37:22.004Z","closed_at":"2021-04-05T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-18T12:50:24.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":652984,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/652984.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":"Ban single-use plastic cups at music venues ","background":"In music venues across the country many cups are being disposed of at the end of the night. This level of waste seems so unnecessary when there are sustainable options available, such as paper cups.","additional_details":"While some venues are using recycled plastic, that doesn't mean they will continue to be recycled. Although some festivals have made the switch, I don't understand why all venues aren't switching to paper cups. We feel the only option is making it obligatory not to use single-use plastic cups.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-12-09T19:48:58.691Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:01.506Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-01-04T17:32:30.438Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-12-11T20:02:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":592842,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/592842.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":"Exempt workers paying tax/NI for 12 months from the immigration health surcharge","background":"Immigrants in the UK has to pay for immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of their immigration application.","additional_details":"Reform the IHS to exempt immigrants resident in the UK who work, pay income tax and national insurance at least in the 12 months preceding their immigration applications.\r\n \r\nThe immigration health surcharge IHS has increased for more than 200% since its introduction in 2015.\r\n \r\nTraditionally, the NHS is funded from taxes and national insurance contributions. Most immigrants workers resident in the UK pay taxes and national insurance contributions, which are the primary source of funding for the NHS. Asking this category of immigrants who contribute much to the UK economy to pay IHS as part of their immigration application is unfair and unacceptable.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2021-07-20T19:55:15.347Z","updated_at":"2022-01-27T00:00:06.743Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-07-26T14:11:19.336Z","closed_at":"2022-01-26T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-21T03:00:05.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":651459,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/651459.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":"Require Secretaries of State to be members of the House of Commons","background":"Introduce legislation limiting the powers of the Prime Minister to select their Secretaries of State from those in the House of Commons only. We believe those in positions of power within Government should be directly elected representatives of The People.","additional_details":"We believe the installation of David Cameron as Foreign Secretary sets a dangerous precedent for Prime Ministers to parachute individuals into government positions by making them members of the House of Lords, and undermines democracy.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-11-13T14:28:25.269Z","updated_at":"2024-05-23T23:00:00.261Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-11-23T17:27:46.515Z","closed_at":"2024-05-23T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-11-13T15:03:00.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":624014,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/624014.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":"Ban wood and garden waste burning.","background":"We call on the Government to ban the burning of wood and garden waste in residential areas. We want to enjoy clean air in the summer and wintertime. ","additional_details":"Wood burning is the largest contributor to wintertime pollution (Particulate matter pollution - PM2.5) and an increase in PM2.5 levels can result in increases death rates as the quality of the air is made worse.\r\n\r\nWe need to change our attitudes towards wood burning. We cannot afford to regard the smell of wood smoke as something evocative, nostalgic, or natural. Science is not subject to debate, burning wood and garden waste is shortening lives.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2022-09-28T19:47:07.360Z","updated_at":"2023-04-07T23:00:02.667Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-10-07T15:00:49.161Z","closed_at":"2023-04-07T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-29T09:39:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":628179,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/628179.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":"End presumption of parental involvement in relation to child arrangement orders","background":"The welfare of the child should be the sole consideration when a contact order is being created. Simply because a person is the parent of a child courts should not presume parental involvement in a child's life is beneficial. It can have the opposite effect.","additional_details":"While the child's welfare is the paramount consideration in any question regarding the upbringing of a child, the Children Act 1989 requires the courts to presume, unless the contrary is shown, that involvement of that parent in the life of the child concerned will further the child's welfare. This provision should be removed, so that parental contact is only ordered if it is clear it is in the best interests of the child.\r\n \r\nRequiring children to have contact with people who don't have their best interests at heart can be harmful and traumatic. Protecting a child from both emotional and physical harm should be the sole consideration when creating child arrangement orders.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2022-11-14T08:39:15.275Z","updated_at":"2023-05-18T23:00:02.847Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-11-18T15:18:31.184Z","closed_at":"2023-05-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-11-14T11:34:50.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"MoJ","name":"Ministry of Justice","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":630606,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/630606.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":"Ban the use of fireworks in residential areas.","background":"To ban the use of fireworks in residential areas, a fine of £5,000 should be applied to anyone caught breaking the law.","additional_details":"Fireworks can cause personal harm or even death in the hands of untrained users. In residential areas the loud noise can cause reverb, distress to the elderly as well as many animals and babies.\r\n\r\nIt's time to make a change and encourage the public to attend organised, licensed and insured events which are safe and available to those who want to enjoy Fireworks rather than those who don't or are in a situation in their own home where Fireworks are not welcome. Let's make this safe and fair to all.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-01-03T08:16:04.128Z","updated_at":"2023-07-09T23:00:02.468Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-01-09T12:49:58.870Z","closed_at":"2023-07-09T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-01-04T10:50:00.000Z","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":635783,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/635783.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":"Ban leaseholders from having no pets clauses","background":"The Government should recognise that leaseholders are putting restrictions on purchasers and tenants to say that they can’t own pets, such as a companion dog. Some people are choosing to remain homeless rather than be parted from their beloved companion.\r\n","additional_details":"I am presently purchasing a ground floor flat in what was previously a local authority block. It is now under the management of a housing association who are the leaseholders of the block. My visitors will be allowed to bring their dogs with them, despite my dog being prohibited from living with me.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-03-28T17:34:32.361Z","updated_at":"2023-09-30T23:00:01.282Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-03-31T16:42:06.517Z","closed_at":"2023-09-30T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-03-28T20:19:10.000Z","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":653097,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/653097.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":"Fund more pet friendly emergency accommodation ","background":"I think that the Government should fund more pet friendly emergency accommodation for those who are homeless and have pets.","additional_details":"From my own experiences, I know how difficult it can be to keep a pet whilst you're homeless. Homeless people might not have as many friends or family members as other people, so when they have a pet they are very important to them. I also think that opening more accommodation would help with overcrowding at shelters and reduce strain on them.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-12-11T18:02:56.258Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:01.616Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-12-22T12:31:10.428Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-12-11T18:40:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":655593,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/655593.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":"Ban schools from letting trans students stay in dorms of their preferred gender","background":"According to recent news report, boarding schools are allowing trans pupils to stay in dorms of their preferred gender. 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The rules don't stop development, but they do ensure the \"polluter pays\".\r\n\r\nGovernment plans in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill would scrap this vital protection for nature, leaving nature and the public to pick up the bill.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-08-29T14:29:00.357Z","updated_at":"2024-03-14T00:00:14.031Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-09-13T12:36:43.713Z","closed_at":"2024-03-13T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-08-29T16:16:50.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616052,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616052.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":"Ban children from all greyhound tracks","background":"The Government should ban children from attending greyhound racing tracks. At these tracks there is a risk of children’s involvement in placing bets with their parents. ","additional_details":"Around 55,000 problem gamblers are aged 11 to 16 in the UK, according to the Gambling Commission, with a further 85,000 estimated to be at risk. Children are susceptible to both family and peer influences and marketing campaigns. Children’s charity BigDeal say that if children accompany peers and parents who are gambling, the chances are higher that the child will develop a gambling problem themselves. If we remove children from these situations we help to safeguard them from future addiction and harm.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2022-05-04T09:09:55.230Z","updated_at":"2022-11-20T00:00:00.865Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-05-05T15:08:14.057Z","closed_at":"2022-11-19T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-04T11:32:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":599341,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/599341.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":"Ban alcohol on TV until after the watershed","background":"I believe it is vital to ban all advertising of alcohol, both through direct adverts and indirectly such as in soaps or morning TV shows before the 9pm ‘watershed’. We are feeding our future generations that drinking is normal, humorous and that it can be the 'fix' for all emotions.","additional_details":"The rising number of alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions is shocking and yet, unlike cigarettes that are now not advertised and are sold from behind screens, we still see supermarkets lined with alcohol, often including deals, its purchase seemingly limitless and its presence on daytime TV a stark reminder that we are continuing to support the normalisation and acceptability to drinking. It’s time to look responsibly to the future to save our society from addiction and its consequences.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2021-10-18T14:32:35.128Z","updated_at":"2022-04-21T23:00:05.247Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-10-21T15:08:56.721Z","closed_at":"2022-04-21T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-10-18T15:33:08.000Z","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":587704,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/587704.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":"Increase support for nuclear power to reduce reliance on fossil fuels","background":"We need to open more, and keep open longer nuclear power plants to reduce our reliance on burning fossil fuels which contributes to global warming, while creating robust storage and systems for the processing of toxic waste. This would be a huge step in reducing our output of greenhouse gases.","additional_details":"Nuclear power has caused relatively few deaths in comparison with the most conservative estimates of the respiratory illness and other impacts of climate change on humans. If we replace fossil fuels, this should help slow global warming and mitigate its impacts. Nuclear power is statistically much safer than many people believe and it should be exploited fully to fulfil our responsibility to take care of the Earth for future generations.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2021-06-01T11:03:43.088Z","updated_at":"2021-12-09T00:00:02.016Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-06-08T11:18:50.390Z","closed_at":"2021-12-08T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-06-01T12:12:45.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":574737,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/574737.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 test to release scheme for EU/international students with family abroad.","background":"Re-introduce test to release scheme to shorten quarantine time for EU/international students to let them see their families abroad. The scheme should be free.","additional_details":"Many of the EU/international students have not had a chance to see their families for Christmas because they live abroad. It is causing a lot of mental health problems, including depression anxiety and social withdrawal. This is cruel and unfair compared to the UK students who can go home. The test and the initial 5 days of quarantine should happen but the tests for students should be free, since not all of them can afford it, and should enable to shorten the quarantine time if negative.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2021-02-10T10:58:27.180Z","updated_at":"2021-08-17T23:00:03.387Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-17T08:46:34.151Z","closed_at":"2021-08-17T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-10T11:12:47.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":638237,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/638237.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 Strangles in Equines a notifiable disease in the UK","background":"I would like the Government to make Equine Strangles a notifiable disease within the UK, so that positive cases must be reported to DEFRA, making it easier to contain this disease and prevent it’s spread, so that owners of equines can keep their animals safe and healthy.","additional_details":"Strangles is a disease of the lymph nodes of the upper respiratory tract in horses. Affected horses can have a high temperature, cough, poor appetite, nasal discharge, swollen or abscessed lymph nodes of the head or even open sores. Strangles can be fatal if the bacteria spreads to other parts of the body or the respiratory tract is blocked by swollen lymph nodes. As this is not notifiable, infected horses can still travel/compete, without restrictions and thus spread it to unsuspecting individuals.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2023-05-17T15:53:57.054Z","updated_at":"2023-11-23T00:00:14.187Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-05-22T12:38:29.468Z","closed_at":"2023-11-22T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-05-17T16:24:00.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306019,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306019.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":"Grant for the disabled people, to assist with social isolation.","background":"A grant  of £5000, that can be used to either buy equipment to use to access video calls or to pay internet access. So that can keep in contact with others. Especially people with Mental Health condition, as the minority will suffer the most from social isolation.","additional_details":"I am suffering from mental health and trying to social isolation, but this is cause my depression and anxiety to increase. \r\nThere is also evidence that says it take a long time for people with mental health conditions to get use to new routes. \r\nAs the government are moving so fast this cause this group of people a lot more stress. Which will increase the pressure on the NHS and possibly a increase in the amount of suicide. \r\nThere is also people with other disabilities that will be affected.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2020-03-19T17:10:14.526Z","updated_at":"2020-10-20T23:00:00.282Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-04-20T09:30:27.220Z","closed_at":"2020-10-20T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T19:29:04.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":562453,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/562453.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":"Permanently limit the foreign aid budget to no more than 0.1% of national income","background":"The UK government has a budget for aid to overseas countries. We want the government to permanently reduce this budget to no more than 0.1% of gross national income, which is considerably less than the current amount.","additional_details":"Many people living in other countries face conflict, extreme poverty, unstable climates and so greatly benefit from foreign aid. Currently it is enshrined in law for the UK to contribute 0.7% of national income to foreign aid, although a temporary reduction to 0.5% was recently announced. \r\n\r\nIndividuals wishing to see more money sent overseas can donate their personal money to a charity of their choice.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2020-11-30T07:53:11.733Z","updated_at":"2021-06-10T23:00:07.023Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-12-10T15:17:06.364Z","closed_at":"2021-06-10T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-02T18:06:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":332098,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/332098.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":"Require outdoor venues to rent take-away cups to customers by deposit only.","background":"Food and drink establishments should be banned from giving customers single use plastic to take-away. If people were given cups, with an enforced deposit charge, this would give them incentive to return the items. This would clear up the beaches and streets as well as being far more sustainable.","additional_details":"Every morning the beaches and streets are littered with plastic cups that are given to customers by bar staff. The drinking establishments don't take any responsibility for this and the council have to pay to have the beaches cleaned. A lot of this plastic ends up in the sea before the council clear it up. Enforcing deposits for take away items has already been successfully adopted by festivals around the world and something has to be done about the litter problem we have here in the UK.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":61,"created_at":"2020-07-19T09:46:03.974Z","updated_at":"2021-03-22T00:00:05.335Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-21T09:56:00.203Z","closed_at":"2021-03-21T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-19T21:52:44.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DEFRA","name":"Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs"}],"topics":[]}}]}