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The Government should give the police powers to move cameras, view them and set stricter guidelines such as height and what is being recorded.","additional_details":"We would like the government to protect the privacy of people in their own property and gardens. Protect families with children from being recorded, or have images taken without their consent. We are very concerned that the police have little to no power to protect people from malicious intent, and current cctv guidelines are difficult to enforce.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-05-09T14:12:11.314Z","updated_at":"2021-01-24T00:00:02.264Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-23T16:38:26.791Z","closed_at":"2021-01-23T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-09T16:41:44.000Z","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":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":320792,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/320792.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 ministers appear on GMB if they are appearing on other networks that day.","background":"We live in a democracy and ministers should not be allowed to choose which mainstream networks and programs they will appear on because they don’t like to be scrutinised and asked difficult questions. If Minsters are appearing on BBC breakfast they should also appear on Good Morning Britain.","additional_details":"Government ministers are being told not appear on ITV’s Good Morning Britain following a series of gruelling interviews.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-05-14T09:09:11.411Z","updated_at":"2020-10-13T11:53:59.955Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-13T11:53:59.959Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-21T03:33:04.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/329807"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":594831,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/594831.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":"Mandatory biannual reapplication for all firearm licences","background":"All individuals that currently hold firearms licences should be required to reapply for these in the next six months, and must undertake a medical and mental health check before having a licence reissued. This should be made a biannual process going forward.","additional_details":"After the recent tragic events in Plymouth shootings, it essential that we establish if there are people who currently hold firearms licences that should not be in possession of a firearm.\r\n \r\nWhat we want the Government to do is make all current licence holders renew their licenses within the next 6 months.\r\n \r\nA medical and mental health assessment must be completed, paid for by the applicant, in order to have the licence renewed. This process is to be made a biannual requirement for all licences.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-08-13T19:46:20.414Z","updated_at":"2022-03-04T00:00:01.935Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-09-03T16:33:16.082Z","closed_at":"2022-03-03T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-08-17T17:55:25.000Z","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":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":597455,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/597455.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":"Start an initiative to build secure truck stops, functional to drivers needs.","background":"Start building secure compounds for truck drivers to rest and park on haulage routes.","additional_details":"There is a massive decline in the respect for drivers. first a lack of truck parking and rejection at food establishments. nobody wants truck drivers around. £25-£40 just to park overnight, dirty showers, and unsold, dried food that is overpriced. Not only have they been rejected from towns and cities. Trucks are robbed daily because there is no secure facility. Why would anyone want to go back to that? zero safe truck parking facilities, and restrictions are making the job undesirable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-09-20T15:06:08.043Z","updated_at":"2021-09-24T09:23:35.557Z","rejected_at":"2021-09-24T09:23:34.454Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-09-20T15:21:28.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions about municipal car parks specifically for truck drivers would be a matter for individual local authorities or other landowners, not the Government or House of Commons. \r\n\r\nAs a result it is not possible for the Government or House of Commons to take the action you have requested."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":594998,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/594998.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 nhs workers from income tax","background":"Either don’t tax nhs workers or tax them little as possible, because it’s ridiculous how we get paid by government but still have to give that money back, it’s funny how mp’s get a pay rise, nhs workers get so little pay rise and get taxed.","additional_details":"It will help struggling families, especially those who can’t afford to look after their families, just taking £400+ in tax makes a huge difference from paying rent to paying mortgages, to feeding the kids and having a comfy life. Do you know how hard it is to work in the nhs? I’m not even asking to rise the wages because obviously it’s like trying to get blood out of stone from you lot. Just asking to exempt us from taxation, or lower it to 1% at least.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-08-15T22:36:34.749Z","updated_at":"2022-02-21T00:00:07.559Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-08-20T13:33:11.702Z","closed_at":"2022-02-20T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-08-16T17:09:05.000Z","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":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":326587,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/326587.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":"Petition to take down statues of all slave traders in the UK","background":"We want all of the statues of Slave Traders removed. They represent the painful history of Slavery by uplifting the disgusting British Slave Traders that stole people from all over Africa.","additional_details":"Rather than being placed on a pedestal which has been used as a way of \"honour\" throughout history, these people do not deserve that recognition, and instead belong in Museums as educational tools.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-06-11T14:40:57.886Z","updated_at":"2020-06-22T08:28:55.400Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-22T08:28:55.402Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-11T16:51:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nEncourage and support the removal of memorials that glorify the slave trade: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/325449\r\n\r\nCreate an advisory board to review public statues and decide on their removal: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/325673"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":617980,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/617980.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 Fishing and Fish Farming","background":"200 million tons of fish are produced for food each year, both from the wild and from fish farms. Fish are sentient beings; they feel pain, like we mammals do. They are not vegetables. They have lives that matter. Also, overfishing is ruining the ecosystems and decimating fish populations.","additional_details":"Fish do not deserve to be caught. They deserve to have their lives respected, just as we would respect the life of a dog or cat, or another human, or our own life.\r\n \r\nOverfishing also depletes fish stocks available to seabirds and other ocean predators.\r\n \r\nWe need to stop catching and killing fish, and also farming fish. We need to let the oceans and their wildlife recover and stop the violence against innocent fish.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-06-07T00:06:28.108Z","updated_at":"2022-12-31T00:00:00.264Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-06-16T16:27:51.262Z","closed_at":"2022-12-30T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-11T22:09:59.000Z","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":632874,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/632874.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":"Allow car owners to pay a fee to modify the spacing on car licence plates","background":"Currently the spacing of a registration is set to first 4 characters followed by a space and then the next 3 characters in general. We want owners to be able to pay a fee to change the spacing location to how they would like providing the space is a set size, and characters in a standard font.","additional_details":"For example JB15 HOP could the owner pay the DVLA a fee to have it legally spaced as J B15HOP. There is no change in any of the characters displayed, and it should be readable by ANPR.\r\n \r\nI believe some people would pay an additional fee to legally modify their licence plates. Some people do this illegally and run the risk of a fine. This would also generate the Government extra income.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2023-02-08T21:15:39.849Z","updated_at":"2023-08-13T23:00:08.575Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-02-13T16:55:49.562Z","closed_at":"2023-08-13T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-09T07:37:50.000Z","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":632961,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/632961.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 Halton Borough Council from scrapping free school meals service.","background":"I would like the government to force Halton Borough Council to do a U Turn on scrapping free school meal services. Potentially give Halton Borough Council increased funding solely for free school meals.","additional_details":"School children are some of our most vulnerable people in society and children should not go without food due to the councils mis management of its finances.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2023-02-09T19:18:59.536Z","updated_at":"2023-02-14T08:01:05.445Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-14T08:01:04.431Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-10T15:00:30.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about free school meals, above and beyond national arrangements for free school meals, are a matter for individual local authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":624622,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/624622.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":"Reduce the voting age to 12","background":"As some people may have noticed, younger people have become involved in national and/or international politics, it is absolutely necessary that those who shape our future decide the future.","additional_details":"","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-10-05T12:44:14.390Z","updated_at":"2023-04-10T23:00:01.657Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-10-10T10:58:08.443Z","closed_at":"2023-04-10T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-05T13:38:30.000Z","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":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":627734,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/627734.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 speed readout on the approach face of fixed speed cameras","background":"We believe that requiring a speed readout on fixed speed cameras could enhance the effectiveness of speed cameras and increase public acceptance of the technology. Introducing this measure could reduce concerns that camera technology is there for revenue generation ahead of road safety.","additional_details":"It is easy to break a speed limit. Speed cameras are therefore not popular with many law-abiding members of public. The problem of momentary inattention resulting in a fine could be alleviated - and public acceptance of cameras increased - by requiring a speed readout on the approach face. Stand-alone readouts can be very effective in attracting attention. 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This should include more help with housing, more financial help i.e. help with budgeting and increased allowances; and weekly visits from their social worker to help them not fall out of routines.","additional_details":"We believe too many children go through the care system to come out worse or no better than they went in. I thought the whole point was to take them from a bad and neglectful environment to a supportive and good environment. A lot of cared for people do not get the specified support or help they need to the extent they need it. I think the government should provide more funding to ensure we are doing a good enough job of supporting young people in care and leaving care.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2024-03-17T21:43:28.560Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:09.958Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-04-04T15:22:36.178Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-03-19T05:07:30.000Z","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":630475,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/630475.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":"We want to have access to dentistry which is partly funded by national health.","background":"To intervene in the bussinesses of dentristry and fund or at least partly fund the treatment that people like myself have who paid into for most of my life.. Dentist practices should have a minimum number of NHS patients that it takes on.","additional_details":"I am now 63 years old and I remember when going to a dentist was something to dread but now it is something I long for. If today's younger generation who do not have access to dentistry now then in the longer terms it could cost the health service a whole lot more. When a persons teeth are no longer asthaetic then it can impact on the mental health of that person. I and my wife feel the need to consult with a dentist but are unable to find one who is willing to take on new patients.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-12-30T14:25:56.154Z","updated_at":"2023-01-05T03:44:59.476Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-05T03:44:58.069Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-12-30T21:46:30.000Z","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":{"code":"already-happening","details":"NHS dentistry is already part funded by the Government and NHS. The NHS in England invests £2.3 billion on dentistry every year. It is because of this funding that NHS dentist patients only pay a fixed charge for treatment, rather than the full cost of this.\r\n\r\nWe could accept a petition calling on the Government to increase funding for NHS dentistry and reduce NHS dental charges, if that's what you want to happen.\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nIncrease funding to ensure all adults and children have access to a dentist: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/625518"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":659411,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/659411.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 setting work for holidays in years with no public exams","background":"Stop schools from setting holiday work for students, if they do not have public exams that year.","additional_details":"This is because we believe holiday should be for rest and fun and work stops this. You are only a child for so long and should be able to enjoy the holidays while you have them.\r\n \r\nA minor needs time to rest and develop and we believe having holiday work can be deeply stressful, especially if you don’t even have public exams that year. However if you have public exams within a school year we think it is fair to set holiday work, as it can be important.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2024-03-22T10:42:03.917Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:10.429Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-04-08T13:02:20.742Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-03-22T18:56:00.000Z","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":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":632530,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/632530.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":"Only family members should be allowed to claim from the Children’s Funeral Fund","background":"Currently, funeral directors, burial and cremation providers can claim for fees directly from the Children’s Funeral Fund for England.","additional_details":"We want the Government to reform this fund so that only family members can claim from this fund, whether they have used a funeral director or not.\r\n \r\nThe current system means that if the family of a child use a funeral director only the funeral director can claim for fees from the Children’s Funeral Fund for England. If a family is unaware of this fund, and a funeral director does not claim for their fees from the fund the family can be left out of pocket.\r\n \r\nWe believe that only family members should be able to claim fees from the Children’s Funeral Fund, to ensure that families do not miss out on this support.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2023-02-03T00:10:49.445Z","updated_at":"2023-08-20T23:00:05.912Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-02-20T17:48:26.676Z","closed_at":"2023-08-20T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-03T21:50:10.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DWP","name":"Department for Work and Pensions","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":589297,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/589297.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":"Ease quarantine rules for redlist countries for those who are fully vaccinated","background":"test to release scheme should be an option for the fully vaccinated British arriving from a red list countries","additional_details":"I am a dual citizen of UK and srilanka, having the need to visit srilanka to see my old aged parents who require support during the pandemic. As I am unable to visit them for nearly 2 .5 years, Now I am planning to leave in July but  when I enter UK I need to quarantine for 10 days in hotel even though I am fully vaccinated.\r\n\r\nThere are many people out there in UK who are in similar situation who had a essential reason to travel redlist country and unable to do so due to the long quarantine period imposed for the redlist countries.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-06-20T08:15:17.316Z","updated_at":"2021-06-24T10:56:01.055Z","rejected_at":"2021-06-24T10:55:59.825Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-06-20T10:10:05.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575612"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":636595,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/636595.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 retesting of motorists found at fault in a road traffic collision","background":"When people are at fault and have caused a road traffic collision, especially where this involves closures of roads and delay in business continuity, they should have to reattempt their test again, in line with current examination standards. This should be funded by the individual at fault.","additional_details":"This should help protect people’s safety on the roads from dangerous drivers by ensuring people can meet current driving standards. This could also help to prevent chaos on the roads caused by accidents, as well as help to prevent people suffering due to accidents. It could also reduce strain on emergency services as they may not have to attend as many accidents.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2023-04-13T17:37:23.026Z","updated_at":"2023-10-25T23:00:03.805Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2023-04-25T16:38:23.813Z","closed_at":"2023-10-25T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-04-14T19:01:10.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":660854,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/660854.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 listening to music and the radio by staff from music licence requirements","background":"Currently businesses must apply for licences to play music or the radio for their employees. We think this requirement should be scrapped to make it easier for people to enjoy music and the radio at work.","additional_details":"I ask for it to be possible to play music or listen to the radio at work without a license needed.\r\n \r\nWe believe it would help improve morale and mental health in multiple sectors.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2024-04-18T09:14:08.306Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:12.656Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-04-24T09:39:41.047Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-04-18T16:15:50.000Z","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":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616948,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616948.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":"Enforce a penalty on dog owners whose dogs injure or kill other dogs","background":"As it stands dog owners are not held accountable by the law when their dogs injure or kill other dogs, which makes it likely to reoccur. A penalty (including compensation for vet and funeral fees) needs to be enforced on dog owners for their part in this, for not being able to control their dog.","additional_details":"Our dogs become our family members they are not just 'property'. Our dogs and their families deserve justice when they are harmed or killed by other dogs. Dogs have become domesticated animals their behavior depends on how they are treated and trained, therefore it is important that the owners of dangerous dogs must take accountability and face the consequences for their part in this. This would reduce dog-on-dog attacks and reduce the risk of the dog eventually harming humans.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-05-19T18:29:57.450Z","updated_at":"2022-05-23T14:39:23.377Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-23T14:38:49.864Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-19T18:45:39.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":"We understand you want dog owners who allow their dogs to attack other dogs to face a penalty. However it is already a criminal offence to allow your dog to become dangerously out of control, and this can include allowing your dog to attack another dog. Penalties for this offence can include an unlimited fine and/or up to 6 months in prison. It's therefore not clear how you'd like the law to be changed.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about this law here: https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public\r\n\r\nIf there is a specific change you'd like to be made to the law regarding dangerously out of control animals, you could have a petition about that."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":660906,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/660906.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":"Introduce new age restrictions regarding sexual activity","background":"We believe the law needs to change. Although 16 is the age of consent, we believe it should be illegal for anyone aged 18 or over to engage in sexual activity with anyone aged 16 or 17, and that it should be illegal for anyone over 25 to engage in sexual activity with anyone under 21. ","additional_details":"We believe laws need to be stricter in protecting young people. People under 18 are children. \r\n \r\nCurrently adults of any age can legally have sexual relationships with 16 year old children. I believe this leaves children very vulnerable. A 40 year old can legally have a sexual relationship with a child that can’t even vote and might not be able to sign for a house. 16 is a child, we have a duty to protect children. In order to do this new age restrictions on sexual activity must apply.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2024-04-19T06:56:06.726Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:12.709Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-05-07T13:27:36.468Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-04-20T21:26:50.000Z","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":627791,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/627791.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":"Amend the speed limits for goods vehicles under 3.5t on dual carriageways","background":"Currently you cannot travel at 70mph on Dual carriageways in a goods vehicle weighing less than 7.5t. \r\nI would like a new law set for specifically light goods vehicles weighing under 3.5t to be able to travel at 70mph on a dual carriageway.","additional_details":"I believe that the current laws are antiquated and need to be amended. Current/modern LGV vehicles weighing under 3.5t are subject to the 7.5t vehicle speed restrictions for dual carriageways. Most LGV's are small vans that are never usually carrying there full capacity load even if so they would still weigh less less some vehicles that can do the 70mph speed limit. For example a Large 4x4 suv with a full tank of fuel, 5 adult passengers, the rear carriage space full to load capacity and a roof box at full load capacity can do 70mph on a dual carriageway without issue and may even be over 3.5t in weight. Vehicles weighing over 3.5t and under 7.5t should still be subject to there current limits.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-11-07T21:39:44.134Z","updated_at":"2023-05-11T23:00:04.589Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-11-11T10:24:12.268Z","closed_at":"2023-05-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-11-08T21:13:40.000Z","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":591218,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/591218.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":"Delay lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as recommended by experts","background":"Delay until everyone, including adolescents, have been offered vaccination & uptake is high, and until mitigation measures, especially adequate ventilation and spacing, are in place in schools.  Follow the advice of >100 experts, who published an open letter in The Lancet on July 7th 2021.","additional_details":"The letter states that premature lifting of restrictions \"risks creating a generation left with chronic health problems & disability\" & that \"the government's strategy provides fertile ground for the emergence of vaccine-resistant variants\". Hospitals are again strained from increased COVID-admissions and staff isolation; operations & cancer-treatments are being cancelled. Lifting restrictions too soon will make this situation worse.  Government shouldn't be gambling with people's lives this way","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-07-08T20:29:50.972Z","updated_at":"2021-07-12T12:50:07.560Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-12T12:50:06.379Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-08T20:49:55.000Z","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/590611"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":619073,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/619073.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":"My body My choice. Protest/work to go against the supreme court choices.","background":"Work to go against the Supreme Court in USA to unban abortion, allow different race marriage and allow LGBTQ+ rights again. These are all being Galen away from many citizens in the USA and is corrupting the country. The suprem court are making more problems in the world that are unimportant.","additional_details":"These issues were fixed, the main problem of the USA was gun laws but now they are caging up their citizens to slowly feel unsafe and alone, making them feel like their emotions are wrong. When really everything they are doing is natural, but the Supreme Court are deciding to take control over everyone and making the USA worse. Trumps famous quote “make America great again?” America is getting worse, and it’s adding to the worlds issues. They could be focusing on worse problems but waste their time.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-06-25T21:10:47.040Z","updated_at":"2022-07-01T07:05:35.426Z","rejected_at":"2022-07-01T07:05:34.218Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-06-25T21:25:49.000Z","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 which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/619039"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":626540,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/626540.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":"Introduce A Scheme Where People Are Paid At Least £5 for Every Tree They Plant","background":"The climate crisis is imminently serious and the Government and people in general are not taking it seriously enough. The rainforests are being destroyed. The ice is melting. Animals are going extinct. People’s health is failing and people are actually dying because of this crisis.","additional_details":"Trees are an amazing asset to help tackle the climate crisis and ensure the continued existence of life on Earth. They take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen that we all need to breathe. They reduce pollution. They also provide homes and food for animals.\r\n A financial incentive for everyone to plant more trees could greatly benefit native wildlife and the air we all need!\r\n Just think of how many more trees would be planted if people were paid at least £5 for every tree they planted!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2022-10-22T18:06:31.413Z","updated_at":"2023-04-27T23:00:03.893Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2022-10-27T15:49:59.381Z","closed_at":"2023-04-27T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-10-24T05:48:30.000Z","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":"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":660951,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/660951.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":"Introduce a ‘Youth training scheme’ for 16/17/18 yrs who don’t choose college","background":"I believe there are many teens who do not want to go onto full time education and want to work. A modern YTS scheme could assist their work placements and give them the opportunity to earn and learn life skills. College and apprenticeship learning does not suit everyone.","additional_details":"I see everyday the struggles and frustrations of teens/young adults who do not want to go to college, who do not want to study anymore. They want to work and earn money.  I believe the current education system does not suit everyone and we need to move with the times. With mental health challenges on the increase, I believe forcing young adults into colleges and classrooms is not always the best.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2024-04-19T18:33:37.210Z","updated_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:12.790Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-04-25T14:36:16.873Z","closed_at":"2024-05-29T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-04-20T06:06:40.000Z","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":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}}]}