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Big online companies does not pay for any of those and drivers are working long hours to cover those costs. Ending up stressed and breaking traffic rules.","additional_details":"The biggest online retail employer thousands of indirect Couriers. As example companies that provide the service on behalf of those big retailer pay less than minimum wage after paying all the tickets and fines related to work, and to cover those costs drivers are working from 5am up until midnight carrying bags that is heavier as 20kg each for up to 5th floor. Self employer drivers can never say no, or you will end up jobless. 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Once woken up it is very hard to get some sleep. This also happens during the day to.","additional_details":"Every night five to six times or even more we are disturbed with these noise of very loud exhaust system fitted to vehicles. I don't think it's fair we have to suffer.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2018-07-08T18:48:55.719Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:40:18.699Z","rejected_at":"2018-07-12T17:05:27.715Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2018-07-08T21:01:38.320Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. 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Due to this we are left with only 3000 wild tigers across the world. \r\nIt has been shown that the amazon rain-forest has lost 17% of its trees in the past 50 years, due to forest conversion. It is also shown that trees are our carbon sinks, therefore proving that they inhale the carbon we cant. 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This was further enforced in a General election in 2017 where both main parties mandate stated they will deliver brexit and have since failed.","additional_details":"UK Citizens DEMAND a General election be called to cast their vote and feelings on the appalling lack of democracy parliament have shown toward the citizens whom elected them to perform this task.\r\nMany MPs have been self serving, seeking to influence their own personal views and preference above the electorate and all have failed spectacularly, and to have so many MPs remain in place who are so obviously not up to the challenge of making a no deal brexit we demand the right to vote those who can","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-04-05T17:02:11.521Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:49:26.960Z","rejected_at":"2019-04-13T17:03:01.643Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-04-05T18:14:49.229Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235480"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":258429,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/258429.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"We as a majority voted for Brexit and we want Brexit.....as promised ...","background":"another vote should not be allowed and the public should be made aware of the true cost of delaying Brexit as it must be in billions of pounds and as a country we could be spending this on health, schools etc","additional_details":"I am one of the 17.9 million people that voted to leave the EU for my children's sake and I cannot believe that it has now become a political football with all the remainer's believing that a delay will cause another vote. peoples respect for the government will be thrown out of the window. most people watching the recent votes in the houses of Parliament were treated to a child like performance of our elected government. 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As a company which millions of people in the UK rely upon, the government should force them to reform or cease operating in the UK.","additional_details":"Watchdog have investigated this issue http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/B0Ss1cbvMdmsHpn1LkgJZz/paypal\r\n\r\nhttps://mywifequitherjob.com/why-paypal-freezes-or-limits-accounts-and-how-to-prevent-this-from-happening-to-you/\r\n\r\nhttps://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.paypal.co.uk\r\n\r\nMy own experience with paypal resulted in a 150 day wait to close my account and withdraw funds. Effectively disrupting the cash flow of my business.\r\n\r\nA quick search shows that this isn't an isolated incident. 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For this to be allowed in a period of hyper-awareness about the detriment of plastic to our struggling planet, is inexcusable.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-04-20T07:46:22.803Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:50:11.107Z","rejected_at":"2019-05-20T17:26:19.855Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-04-21T09:33:47.813Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/254776"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":269760,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/269760.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Let's end homelessness","background":"It has been reported that one homeless person in the UK on average dies every 19 hours. At least 234 people have died in the last six months aged between 16 - 104. \r\n\r\nLet's get this discussed in parliament and increase funding to help end homelessness or change policy to support the homeless.","additional_details":"Many army veterans and young people end up being homeless, and the government does very little to support these people. We are failing as a country if people are suffering from something that can be fixed. \r\n\r\nIf we have billions to spend on buying MPs and nuclear weapons then we have money to support those in need and help homeless people find a job and stable accommodation.\r\n\r\nWe cannot and must not sit by whilst people are on our streets; let's work together to end homeless.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-08-14T14:07:07.229Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:53:14.186Z","rejected_at":"2019-08-21T13:01:36.694Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-08-14T14:22:42.000Z","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":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe understand that you are concerned about homelessness, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.\r\n\r\nYou might also like to sign this petition: \r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/243179"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":270957,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/270957.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop allowing landlords to include a no pet clause for tenants","background":"It is known that having a pet, especially in the context of this demanding day and age, has a positive effect on our well-being and is not a luxury but a way of dealing with daily stress and exercising your basic human rights as an animal lover.","additional_details":"It is ridiculous that at the rates of rent nowadays , landlords can still direct you not to keep any pet- even goldfish or budgies?? After all, all of us tenants pay huge sums in deposit  which can always be withheld for any real or alleged damage. Moreover, if a flat is rented unfurnished, what damage can a pet do? It is really frustrating that having the comfort of a pet such as a cat or a small dog is still considered to be a luxury only to be reserved for home owners.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-08-28T16:35:27.017Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:53:34.530Z","rejected_at":"2019-09-03T16:06:24.324Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-08-29T09:58:42.000Z","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":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/266246"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":267923,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/267923.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Government Must apply Strict Fines of £200 instant for the ones who leave A Mess","background":"Due to Plastics being left on Beaches causing issues with Wildlife, the Government Must make the above National, it is Killing our Wildlife at a fast rate, the ones who do this are just Lazy, the only way to get them on board with the good is a Large Fine.\r\n\r\nLet’s look after our Sea life plus Land","additional_details":"It will be too late once they are gone, it is also unsightly as seen Families just getting up and leaving their mess behind.\r\n\r\nPlease Support it.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-07-22T13:57:12.634Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:52:43.515Z","rejected_at":"2019-08-02T10:37:42.589Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-07-22T18:31:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions which call for actions that are the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nLocal authorities are responsible for addressing littering. They already have to keep land clear of litter \"as far as is practicable\" and are responsible for providing bins. They can also issue fixed penalty notices to people who drop litter, and prosecute people who don't pay the penalty.\r\n\r\nYou could raise the issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition calling for a clear action that is the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. For example, you could start a new petition calling for the Government to increase the maximum penalty for littering, if that's something you'd like to see happen. \r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":251919,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/251919.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Their should be peoples vote on accepting the deal or remaining in the EU","background":"Parliament  has no consensus on exiting the EU - groups have emerged in parlaiment with different agendas. It would seem that asking the people might be the only way to resolve this after all in a democracy if the representatives and executive asked us originally it should be us who see it through.","additional_details":"leaders of fellow opposition parties the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party insisted there was \"no such thing as a good Brexit\"\r\nIn a joint statement, they said: “The UK faces an unprecedented crisis with Brexit, and Westminster remains deeply divided. The best and most democratic way forward is to put the decision back to the people in a new vote - with the option to Remain on the ballot paper.”","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-03-27T09:50:11.197Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:48:17.660Z","rejected_at":"2019-04-02T04:59:12.538Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-03-27T15:16:15.687Z","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 have received a large number of petitions about a second referendum on EU membership, which are very similar to petitions that are already open. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one asking for the same thing to happen. You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition. \n\nYou might like to sign and share one or more of these petitions. \n\nGeneral petitions about a second referendum: \n\nTo have a second referendum on Britain leaving the EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231461\n\nHold a new Brexit referendum at the next General Election if UK has not left EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/239032\n\nGrant a People's Vote if Parliament rejects the EU Withdrawal Agreement https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232984\n\nRevoke Article 50 then hold a referendum on our future relationship with the EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245960\n\nPetitions asking for specific questions in a second referendum:\n\nHold a second referendum on EU membership. (No deal not an option.) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235138\n\nInclusion of No Deal Brexit be a condition for any second referendum. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245516\n\nIn further public vote on course of leaving the EU, \"Remain\" not an option shown https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/233063\n\nHold a 2nd referendum (2 tier), stay or leave, if leave: Mays deal or No Deal. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/241701\n\n2nd referendum 1 - Exit the EU with No Deal 2 - Revoke article 50 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/246157\n\nHave a new referendum regards leaving the European Union. (Accept current deal / no deal / negotiate a \"new softer Brexit\".) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/250135\n\nMechanism for second Brexit Referendum that will resolve the current stalemate (\"Hard Brexit\" / Theresa May's deal / or remain.) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235216\n\nHave a referendum on whether the UK should join the EEA. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245505\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":252093,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/252093.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Put the Brexit options to the people - an informed referendum or an election!","background":"The Brexit referendum was not an informed referendum. The consequences now known and the options now before Parliament were not before the British people for the referendum or the last election. Only a new referendum or election will respect the true will of the British people.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-03-27T14:25:06.203Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:48:21.002Z","rejected_at":"2019-04-02T04:59:12.611Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-03-27T16:07:31.271Z","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 have received a large number of petitions about a second referendum on EU membership, which are very similar to petitions that are already open. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one asking for the same thing to happen. You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition. \n\nYou might like to sign and share one or more of these petitions. \n\nGeneral petitions about a second referendum: \n\nTo have a second referendum on Britain leaving the EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231461\n\nHold a new Brexit referendum at the next General Election if UK has not left EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/239032\n\nGrant a People's Vote if Parliament rejects the EU Withdrawal Agreement https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232984\n\nRevoke Article 50 then hold a referendum on our future relationship with the EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245960\n\nPetitions asking for specific questions in a second referendum:\n\nHold a second referendum on EU membership. (No deal not an option.) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235138\n\nInclusion of No Deal Brexit be a condition for any second referendum. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245516\n\nIn further public vote on course of leaving the EU, \"Remain\" not an option shown https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/233063\n\nHold a 2nd referendum (2 tier), stay or leave, if leave: Mays deal or No Deal. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/241701\n\n2nd referendum 1 - Exit the EU with No Deal 2 - Revoke article 50 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/246157\n\nHave a new referendum regards leaving the European Union. (Accept current deal / no deal / negotiate a \"new softer Brexit\".) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/250135\n\nMechanism for second Brexit Referendum that will resolve the current stalemate (\"Hard Brexit\" / Theresa May's deal / or remain.) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235216\n\nHave a referendum on whether the UK should join the EEA. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245505\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":251990,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/251990.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"MPs voting for Brexit to declare whether they also have dual citizenship","background":"Would like to know whether the MPs voting for brexit currently have citizenship in any other EU countries apart from UK.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-03-27T11:34:27.574Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:48:19.113Z","rejected_at":"2019-04-08T13:58:45.295Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-03-27T14:15:38.810Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"This would be a decision for the individual MP and not the UK Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":249390,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/249390.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"British people should have final say on Brexit. People's vote is the way forward","background":"Parliament failed to execute it. We are the one who will be affected. We are the one who will decide now. Either remainer or leaver both been betrayed.\r\n\r\nPeople's vote is the way forward. Now or never. Raise your voice. Sign this petition and take back control from Parliment to Public.","additional_details":"Following promises were proven wrong. What was sold is not what we are getting.\r\n350 Million for NHS \r\nQuick and easy trade deal with EU and rest of the world\r\nBrexit is an opportunity and easy to deliver and has no downside \r\nThe UK would owe no money to EU when leaving \r\nThe transition period would be short \r\nNo role of European Court of Justice after Brexit \r\nBritain will take back control of its fisheries\r\nHigh-tech customs solution would make frictionless borders","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-03-23T16:19:16.360Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:47:35.808Z","rejected_at":"2019-04-02T04:59:11.955Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-03-26T01:50:01.510Z","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 have received a large number of petitions about a second referendum on EU membership, which are very similar to petitions that are already open. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one asking for the same thing to happen. You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition. \n\nYou might like to sign and share one or more of these petitions. \n\nGeneral petitions about a second referendum: \n\nTo have a second referendum on Britain leaving the EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231461\n\nHold a new Brexit referendum at the next General Election if UK has not left EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/239032\n\nGrant a People's Vote if Parliament rejects the EU Withdrawal Agreement https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232984\n\nRevoke Article 50 then hold a referendum on our future relationship with the EU https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245960\n\nPetitions asking for specific questions in a second referendum:\n\nHold a second referendum on EU membership. (No deal not an option.) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235138\n\nInclusion of No Deal Brexit be a condition for any second referendum. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245516\n\nIn further public vote on course of leaving the EU, \"Remain\" not an option shown https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/233063\n\nHold a 2nd referendum (2 tier), stay or leave, if leave: Mays deal or No Deal. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/241701\n\n2nd referendum 1 - Exit the EU with No Deal 2 - Revoke article 50 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/246157\n\nHave a new referendum regards leaving the European Union. (Accept current deal / no deal / negotiate a \"new softer Brexit\".) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/250135\n\nMechanism for second Brexit Referendum that will resolve the current stalemate (\"Hard Brexit\" / Theresa May's deal / or remain.) https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235216\n\nHave a referendum on whether the UK should join the EEA. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/245505\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":240144,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/240144.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Men shouldn’t pay child maintenance for a child if trapped in to a pregnancy","background":"If a woman lies about being on  contraception just to get pregnant and trap a man and the man doesn’t want children and the woman doesn’t want to abort the pregnancy she should be solely responsible for that child and the man not made to pay for a child he never wanted","additional_details":"In USA if a woman does this she can get arrested for it as they say it’s a crime to trap a man and they don’t have to pay if they sign a letter to wave all rights to that child","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-02-01T12:25:26.126Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:44:59.736Z","rejected_at":"2019-02-19T15:42:32.208Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-02-01T13:20:15.716Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We can't accept your petition because we aren't sure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.\r\n\r\nPetitions need to call for a specific action.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition setting out clearly the action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":267105,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/267105.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2017-2019","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2019-11-06T00:01:00.000+00:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"People who abuse animals such as dogs should get jail time","background":"I think many know that people are getting away with animal abuse far too much, some with just a fine and some with absolutely no punishment. As an animal lover my self I strongly believe that these criminals should get the same treatment as they would if they were to abuse a person. Jail time.","additional_details":"You see a lot of articles in the news on people abusing animals, statistics show that dogs are the most abused animals in the UK and cats been the 2nd most abused animals. Dogs and cats don’t have the same ability to defend their selfs and I think a fine is not enough to punish these awful people who abuse these helpless animals. Something needs to be done to stop these people from getting away with it and I strongly believe that a jail time sentence is the right punishment.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2019-07-09T21:14:17.017Z","updated_at":"2020-02-26T22:52:30.722Z","rejected_at":"2019-07-26T14:03:05.069Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2019-07-10T07:46:02.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, for example a petition calling for a particular minimum custodial sentence for animal cruelty.\r\n\r\nThere are already petitions on this issue, which you might like to sign if they call for things you want to happen. We can't open new petitions which call for the same action as an open petition. You're more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.\r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/244552/\r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/266141"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}