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The full report is needed now.","additional_details":"Every day since the report has been published, further new evidence has been coming to light. The Met have confirmed that the maximum consequences of their findings will be fixed penalties. The public is not so much concerned about fixed penalties as it is about the integrity of senior politicians including the Prime Minister and the original Sue Gray report will furnish the public (and MPs) with the information they need to determine whether parliament has been misled. 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Without this, we will develop a 2-tier society - those vaccinated and those who are unvaccinated. With lessons learned from history, we should strive to not exclude any group within society.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-03-05T19:21:01.151Z","updated_at":"2022-11-16T12:21:54.850Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-26T16:48:59.561Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-05T19:38:35.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You might like to sign the following petition:\r\n\r\nOutlaw discrimination against those who do not get a Covid-19 vaccination\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575801"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":578195,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/578195.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make it illegal to drive away after hitting a cat","background":"Driver must stop and report that they have hit a cat.","additional_details":"My 1 year old cat was killed by a car and they never bothered to stop. Thankfully a passer by handed him to vets and we were contacted. You wouldn’t hit a dog and leave them on the road so why should it be different for a cat!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-03-05T23:39:50.397Z","updated_at":"2021-03-12T09:53:17.260Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-12T09:53:17.264Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-06T07:27:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You might like to sign the following petition:\r\n\r\nMake it a requirement to report hitting a cat whilst driving\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/566080"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":318899,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/318899.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 yearly increases while in a committed contract.","background":"To stop yearly increases to customers direct debits while in a committed contract. I.e. Mobile phones, gas, electric etc. People have multiple direct debit commitments and when every company increases the amount needed this can be a lot more out of their budget they may not be able to reach to.","additional_details":"","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-04-29T20:30:22.751Z","updated_at":"2021-01-14T00:00:04.400Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-13T14:22:02.563Z","closed_at":"2021-01-13T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-04-29T20:49:04.000Z","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":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":611642,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/611642.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":"Create safe dog leash laws in the UK","background":"Dog leash laws need to have a place within the UK. We need to create safe, considerate and respectful environments for our dogs and owners. \r\nTo reduce to attacks, unsafe interactions, stressful and triggering scenarios for our dogs. Those in training, reactive, rescued and puppy’s deserve this.","additional_details":"I got attacked by two off leash dogs whilst walking with my muzzled, leashed and on harness dog. Whilst their owner showed complete disregard and no efforts to help. I shared the story with our online following only to receive an overwhelming amount of responses sharing the same experiences. \r\nOff leash dogs should not be allowed to approach on leash dogs - in any area.\r\nOwners should respect another owners request to keep dogs away and leash them.  \r\nIntroduce muzzle requirements where applicable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-03-16T08:35:15.517Z","updated_at":"2022-03-21T10:54:22.010Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-21T10:54:20.796Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-16T08:52:18.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe understand that you're concerned about the risks of dogs not being on the lead, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nRequire dogs to be kept on a lead at all times when in public: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/599677\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to do something different to the above petition you could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":609945,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/609945.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":"Ensure British Boxing Is Governed by Competent Referees and Judges.","background":"Referees and Judges in the UK are renowned for their incompetent decision making abilities. Too many young fighters and being injured and unfair decisions are ruining the careers of young prospects. Unfair decisions ruin lives of the young men that put their life on the line.","additional_details":"Government need to overhaul elements of the British Boxing Board of Control and limit their ability to approve anyone with the responsibility of judging and refereeing consecutively. For example a judge cannot also be a referee and a referee cannot also judge fights. Olympic level Judges and Referees need to be appointed as well as a team of governors that should be credible boxing experts.3 strike policy should be employed for both referees and judges and licence revoked on 3rd bad decision.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-02-27T00:13:14.739Z","updated_at":"2022-03-01T14:55:37.775Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-01T14:52:10.254Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-27T08:44:58.000Z","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 about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about judging sporting events are a matter for the relevant sports body, not the UK Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":574795,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/574795.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 applying for UK Citizenship free for under 18 year olds","background":"It currently costs over £1,000 for under 18 year olds to apply for UK Citizenship. This cost is prohibitive for many families but results in real life stress for many young people who already call this country their home. The government must make this free for children.","additional_details":"This is an equalities issue. The only thing stopping some people from applying for Citizenship is the cost. This is unacceptable for a great nation such as ours, it goes against British Values such as tolerance.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-02-10T18:40:21.136Z","updated_at":"2021-09-18T23:00:02.785Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-18T13:08:54.773Z","closed_at":"2021-09-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-11T08:16:47.000Z","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":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":574669,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/574669.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":"Let people with expired theory passes due to COVID sit first resit for free","background":"The UK have been in lockdown for almost a year now and countless theory tests have expired as a result of this. The government have refused to extend theory passes despite this. Make it so that students who have to resit due to an expired test as a result of COVID scan resit once for free.","additional_details":"A large amount of people would have passed their theory test less than 6-9 months before going into lockdown and are now having to be concerned that they will inevitably have to pay to sit the exam that they have already paid for and passed within the next few months. The excuse has been that they will not extend passes as hazard perception knowledge needs to be up to date. Okay, that’s understandable. In that case, allow the first resit to be free; if they fail, then they can pay to resit again","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-02-09T19:31:26.498Z","updated_at":"2021-08-16T23:00:06.010Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-02-16T17:58:28.442Z","closed_at":"2021-08-16T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-09T22:08:57.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":574612,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/574612.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 pornography thatreplicates torture illegal to produce/posses or distribute","background":"Within UK borders, vulnerable young people are being forced to endure torture under the guise of pornography- these images and videos are later used to blackmail these young people, how can anyone consent to such things","additional_details":"The government should make it a criminal offence to Produce, Posses or view such images of torture and abuse of any persons for any reason","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-02-09T12:10:12.897Z","updated_at":"2021-02-16T11:58:50.428Z","rejected_at":"2021-02-16T11:58:50.431Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-09T13:01:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We understand you're concerned about pornography which includes elements of torture. However the production or possession of such pornography could already be an offence under the Obscene Publications Act: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/74. It is therefore not clear what you would like the Government to do.\r\n\r\nYou could start a petition calling on publications featuring torture to be explicitly defined as \"obscene\" in the Obscene Publications Act, if that is something you'd like to happen."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":555441,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/555441.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap plans for proposed Congestion Zone Extension","background":"Scrap plans to extend Londons Congestion Zone in line with the TFL Bail Out.","additional_details":"With the already announced extensions of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) set to come into play, the plans to extend the Congestion Zone would cripple working class families ability to commute to work in a time where public transport is increasingly dangerous due to the widespread COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nShould the Congestion Zone be extended, the £15 daily charge (£75 weekly based on a 5 day working week) coupled with the new ULEZ extension (£12.50 daily) could see charges rise to £137.50 weekly","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-10-21T10:02:38.885Z","updated_at":"2020-11-02T16:46:55.603Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-02T16:46:55.605Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-21T10:20:14.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"It has been reported that the UK Government has suggested that London's congestion zone be extended, but doing so would be a matter for the London Assembly and the London Mayor.\r\n\r\nThe London Assembly has its own petitions process. You can find out more about how to petition the London Assembly here:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/london-assembly/petitions\r\n\r\nThe latest Government bailout does not include any requirement to extend the congestion zone: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-bailout-to-keep-london-transport-running\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petition, which you might like to sign: \r\n\r\nRemove conditions to increase fares and congestion charge for any TFL bailout: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/555491"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":323755,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/323755.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 insurance companies taking advantage of drivers and regulate them properly","background":"We need the insurance companies to be regulated and provide proof and facts for why they are quoting what they do! To stop taking advantage of drivers and avoiding paying out genuine claims when we have paid ridiculous premiums! Insurance should be tiered and fair and not a profit making exercise","additional_details":"More often than not we are penalised for living in certain areas, for driving certain cars or for being a certain age. Insurance is a legal requirement and insurance companies are using this legal requirement to profit off of the vulnerable. Insurance companies should have capped quotes and be regulated to stop them refusing to pay out! We pay our premiums by law why should they be able to avoid paying out? Prices always on the increase and no claims bonuses appear to account for nothing","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-05-31T10:11:02.985Z","updated_at":"2020-08-05T14:34:53.202Z","rejected_at":"2020-08-05T12:59:09.488Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-31T10:21:44.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":"The insurance industry is already regulated, by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can find information about complaints here: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/how-complain\r\n\r\nInsurance companies are private businesses and are not required to operate on a no-profit basis.\r\n\r\nIf you have complained to an individual company and are not satisfied with their response the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/ \r\n                \r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, if you would like the Government to create a state-backed car insurance scheme, you could start a petition calling for that the be set up. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":327998,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/327998.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":"Fully implement the scraping of Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS staff","background":"It was wildly publicised that the the PM has instructed the the Immigration Health Surcharge be scraped for NHS staff on the 21/05/2020, this is not yet the case till date as we are still being charged for this by the home office, which seems like a kick to the tooth at this point.","additional_details":"The petition is to call on the PM Boris Johnson and his Government to complete this task by making it official with the Home office as the delay is increasing tension and unnecessary agitations.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-06-18T10:53:13.449Z","updated_at":"2021-01-17T00:00:04.145Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-16T14:37:43.604Z","closed_at":"2021-01-16T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-18T12:12:54.000Z","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":324052,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/324052.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Publish the review on how Covid-19 is disproportionally affecting BAME citizens","background":"The review on how and why Covid-19 is killing more BAME UK citizens was due at the end of May. Now the government has delayed the publication of the report based on fears that it will stoke 'racial tensions'. \r\n\r\nThis is a disgraceful excuse. BAME people are dying and the government must act.","additional_details":"BAME UK citizens are dying at more than double the rates of their white counterparts. People of Black Caribbean background are dying 1.7 times the rate of white people. \r\n\r\nHealth secretary Matt Hancock said in early May: 'Matt Hancock, said: “We recognise that there has been a disproportionately high number of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds who have passed away.'\r\n\r\nThe government are 'recognising' the problem yet refusing to acknowledge their part in it.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-06-02T08:38:37.465Z","updated_at":"2020-07-10T07:57:19.214Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-10T07:54:29.514Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-02T08:57:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since you started your petition the Government has published two reviews by Public Health England.\r\n\r\nCOVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-review-of-disparities-in-risks-and-outcomes\r\n\r\nUnderstanding the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-understanding-the-impact-on-bame-communities\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n \r\nFind out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":557465,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/557465.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":"UK household 2 minutes silence for Remembrance Day","background":"With the UK now entering a second lock down and restrictions placed upon on all UK households and businesses I am hoping as a nation we can achieve a 2 minutes door step silence for Remembrance day at 1100 Wednesday 11th November 2020. Similar to the NHS clap which was observed across the country.","additional_details":"As a nation I feel we owe those fallen servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country and pay our respects in a COVID secure way. We are enduring a really tough period on the whole with COVID 19 and similar to the NHS clap this will unite the nation for a small period of time on Remembrance day during the second lock down. With all remembrance ceremonies cancelled I feel its a fitting way to show our support to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-11-01T12:57:09.466Z","updated_at":"2020-11-10T15:54:26.374Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-10T15:54:20.554Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-01T13:12:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This a decision for individuals.\r\n\r\nThe House of Commons will hold a 2 minute silence at 11am on 11 November. 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Over 8 million adults are also below the poverty line, that's 20% of the uk population.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-03-13T06:46:51.398Z","updated_at":"2021-03-17T09:36:49.160Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-17T09:36:49.162Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-13T09:59:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.\r\n\r\nYou can find out how to contact IPSA here:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":334422,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/334422.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":"To provide urgent aid and support for the recent ecological crisis in Mauritius","background":"The Mauritian Prime Minister requested urgent international aid after a ship carrying nearly 4000 tonnes of oil began leaking in the ocean. With 1000 tonnes of oil leaked and over 2500 tonnes still onboard, the situation is dire and the government are strained and under-equipped to contain it.","additional_details":"An ecological catastrophe is imminent with coral reefs, wildlife and beaches at high risk as well as the livelihoods of the tourism and fishing dependent locals. Mauritius is a commonwealth country with strong UK trade relations. With a proportionately sizeable Mauritian diaspora community living in the UK and British expat community in Mauritius and more urgently, the environmental crisis on hand, it is in the public interest to provide aid and support as a priority and a matter of urgency.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-08-11T00:01:20.009Z","updated_at":"2020-08-18T09:26:02.337Z","rejected_at":"2020-08-18T09:26:02.339Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-11T00:55:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334440"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":323653,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/323653.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":"Close the Royal Parks to vehicle traffic","background":"Since government restrictions the parks have been a new haven for all to enjoy exercise safely and pollution free.\r\n\r\nIn particular Bushey Park. Wheelchair users and those in mobility vehicles have been out in largenumbers.","additional_details":"Debate the need for cars to be in these areas. We have valuable wildlife and deer roaming. With pollution a focus point, there needs to be freedom from the car in these places.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-05-30T08:37:15.871Z","updated_at":"2021-02-06T00:00:05.639Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-05T14:55:32.984Z","closed_at":"2021-02-05T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-30T12:20:54.000Z","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":332087,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/332087.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 people from returning to UK once they've left to join terrorist groups","background":"Stop terrorists being allowed to return to the UK once they have left and joined a terrorist organisation by setting this in law.","additional_details":"These people are a danger to us and our British way of life, we will hold to account those that are complicit in their return should anyone get injured or killed by these terrorists.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-07-19T08:26:14.131Z","updated_at":"2020-08-17T10:47:40.526Z","rejected_at":"2020-08-17T10:47:36.501Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-19T10:51:54.000Z","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":"The Government cannot deny a UK citizen with a passport entry into the country. However they do have the power to revoke that person's citizenship if it is deemed to be in the public interest and would not make them state-less, subject to due process."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":329748,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/329748.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":"Recognise height of a person as warranting a ‘reasonable adjustment’ at work","background":"Expand the scope of reasonable adjustments at work to not just cover those with existing disabilities, but also those who will develop long term problems from sitting at the wrong height e.g. those who are taller than average, those that are shorter than average","additional_details":"Heightism is rife in the UK - obesity and other issues are recognised as disabilities, but being tall in a world that is made for shorter people or short in a world made for taller people is not recognised as having it’s own problems. It’s often shaken off as if one is making a fuss - we shouldn’t have to justify why we don’t want our legs pressed against the underside of a desk, or our feet hanging down to the ground.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-06-29T17:17:54.667Z","updated_at":"2020-09-08T11:50:28.537Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-08T11:50:28.540Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-29T17:29:14.000Z","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":{"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. Employers must already protect the health and safety of their workers and other people who might be affected by what they do, under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act. This includes, but is not limited to, making adjustments for disabilities, and includes preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders: https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/index.htm\r\n\r\nThere are also specific requirements to carry out DSE assessments for working with display equipment at desks, which includes the suitability of workstations. You can find out more here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/index.htm\r\n                \r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":571162,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/571162.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":"To cap price of dogs to ensure responsible breeding/purchase and deter crime","background":"Through the last few weeks and months during the pandemic, the sale of dogs has gone though the roof. This not only encourages irresponsible breeding of dogs but also correlates with the increased rise in crime.","additional_details":"If the government/parliament can make it unlawful to overcharge in the sale of dogs, and cap the price of a dog by law, it will therefore bring down the rise in crime we have seen. It will give owners of dogs the confidence to go out on walks again without the fear of being attacked like cases we have seen in the news. This needs to stop, thugs attacking poor people to steel their dogs due to the ridiculous re-sale price that they can achieve!","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-01-20T14:07:51.234Z","updated_at":"2021-01-27T12:01:23.899Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-27T12:01:23.901Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-20T15:12:27.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We understand you are concerned about dogs being sold at high prices, however it is not clear how the cap you are proposing would work, nor to whom it would apply. \r\n\r\nYou may however like to sign these petitions which call for related actions: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549636\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/328081\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/560311"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":326891,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/326891.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":"UK to make illegal the selling of arms to Saudi Arabia, who are bombing Yemen","background":"The UK government and BAE Systems should stop selling weapons and services to the Saudi military. All transactions should be made illegal. \r\nYemen is already experiencing a humanitarian crisis; along with the bombing which began in 2015 by Saudi Arabia, its citizens are being killed by the minute.","additional_details":"The UK is responsible for the death of tens of thousands of civilians and destruction of an already poor nation. Britain’s leading arms manufacturer BAE Systems have sold £15bn worth of arms and services to the Saudi military during the last five years.\r\n\r\n“UK-made fighter jets and bombs are doing terrible damage in Yemen. The war has killed tens of thousands of people and depleted the healthcare system in a time of crisis.”","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-06-12T17:39:47.479Z","updated_at":"2020-07-16T11:54:34.949Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-16T11:54:34.953Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-12T17:49:14.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/326822\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":331920,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/331920.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":"Keep Main Roads Open Permanently","background":"Don’t allow funding to Authorities that close roads permanently without a really good reason, this causes more congestion as more forced down one road instead of various which eases traffic, this will damage the economy locally if people find it differ to go in to town centres and city centres.","additional_details":"Prevent unnecessary Permanent Road closures across the the U.K. and help keep the economy alive, also traffic flowing more freely prevents higher pollution and stop narrow minded authorities doing a quick cash grab on the Covid money been given by closing Roads. If we’re caring for environmental protection we keep roads open to make the traffic move on more quickly than be bottle necked queueing, look at towns with bad road management and their economic problems, the cycle incentives never work","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-07-17T11:56:28.081Z","updated_at":"2020-09-21T10:18:56.646Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-21T10:18:51.811Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-17T12:22:44.000Z","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":{"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. If you are concerned about specific road closures you could raise your 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\nhttps://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors\r\n                \r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, we could accept a petition calling for the Government to suspend funding for improving cycle lanes if they reduce car capacity, if that is something you would like to see happen."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":324604,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/324604.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 the lockdown for zoos across the UK by the end of June 2020","background":"Zoos are struggling to survive during the pandemic and their work is incredibly important to conservation and the protection of endangered animals. They are mainly outside venues and are able to provide social distancing in a safe and responsible way. The lockdown for them needs to end.","additional_details":"Without serious support, our zoos will not survive meaning that thousands of species will suffer at our hands. Zoos are able to provide a safe place for the public during the pandemic and there’s little reason as to why they remain closed when people are flocking to beaches where social distancing isn’t being controlled.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-06-03T20:41:49.704Z","updated_at":"2020-06-09T08:30:23.865Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-09T08:30:23.867Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-03T20:47:44.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nAllow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/323881\r\n\r\nProvide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308733\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n \r\nFind out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":582010,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/582010.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":"Revise 2010 Equality Act to protect oppressed students from harassment in school","background":"Revise 2010 Equality Act: Chapter 1, Section 85, subsection 10 to protect trans, religious and non-heterosexual students from harassment in schools (sexual misconducts and all that apply), by making the application of section 26 for the purposes of subsection (3) relevant to those characteristics.","additional_details":"Because of subsection 10 within section 85 of the Gender equality act, students with the characteristics of (a)gender reassignment; (b)religion or belief; (c)sexual orientation, are not protected from harassment, including all that is stated within section 26- subsection (3) and (1)(b), within schools. 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Every student should be protected from harassment.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-04-02T20:44:42.264Z","updated_at":"2021-07-26T11:24:01.118Z","rejected_at":"2021-06-11T09:56:21.753Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-02T21:09:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nThe Government's guidance to schools (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/315587/Equality_Act_Advice_Final.pdf) sets out that actions that would otherwise be covered by harrassment would be direct discrimination.  We're not sure whether you want different protections to be available, and what that would involve. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}