Petitions with a Government response

1. Ban Isis fighters from returning to the UK

   Government responded – 27 November 2018

   British citizenship can be removed if it does not render the individual stateless. Any risk posed by those who return from Syria will be managed and they may be investigated for criminal offences.

   14,840 signatures

2. Summon the Dutch ambassador to protest about the “Draw Muhammad” competition.

   Government responded – 7 September 2018

   The Government opposes intolerance including actions that discriminate against religious beliefs. We are pleased the contest was cancelled. Tolerance for all faiths is fundamental to British values.

   14,795 signatures

3. Make it illegal for any UK politician to lie or mislead the public.

   Government responded – 5 January 2018

   The 7 principles of public life apply to all those who hold public office and form the basis of ethical standards expected of holders of public office as set out in their respective Codes of Conduct.

   14,771 signatures

4. Reverse changes to state pension age back to 65 for men and 60 for women

   Government responded – 20 December 2018

   There was a wide consultation on changes to State Pension age (SPa). Entitlement to State Pension is based on rules at the time of the claim.

   14,714 signatures

5. Legalise cannabis oil for medicinal usage.

   Government responded – 12 July 2018

   On 19 June, the Home Secretary announced a two-part review into the scheduling of cannabis.

   14,600 signatures

6. House of Commons vote on whether Brexit should be cancelled.

   Government responded – 1 November 2017

   The British people voted to leave the EU, and the Government will deliver on their instruction. Parliament has been, and will continue to be, fully involved in the process of leaving the EU.

   14,531 signatures

7. The Government must introduce an independent regulator for English football

   Government responded – 29 March 2018

   HMG believes sports are best governed by modern, transparent, accountable and representative governing bodies, able to act decisively in the long-term interest of each sport and its participants.

   14,518 signatures

8. Repeal the EU Withdrawal Act to Prevent Accidental No-deal Brexit

   Government responded – 15 January 2019

   We do not want or expect no deal. The best way of avoiding it is for MPs to approve the deal. However, in the event of a no deal, the EU (Withdrawal) Act will be in place to ensure legal continuity.

   14,505 signatures

9. Automatic DLA renewal for Children under 16 with lifelong medical conditions

   Government responded – 25 April 2019

   Renewals, at appropriate frequencies, are an important feature in Child Disability Living Allowance which ensure that individuals receive the right financial support at the right time.

   14,493 signatures

10. No referendum on the final deal for the UK to remain in the European Union.

    Government responded – 17 October 2017

    On 23 June 2016 the British people voted to leave the European Union. The UK Government is clear that it is now its duty to implement the will of the people and so there will be no second referendum.

    14,438 signatures

11. Make scoliosis screening compulsory in all UK schools

    Government responded – 28 June 2018

    The Government accepts the UK National Screening Committee recommendation not to introduce a screening programme for scoliosis at this time. This recommendation will be reviewed in 2019/20.

    14,374 signatures

12. Save Local Remembrance Sunday Parades

    Government responded – 8 November 2017

    Decisions on road closures have always been a local matter – and this has not changed. The Government does not intervene in the way that road closures are managed for Remembrance Sunday Parades.

    14,329 signatures

13. Introduce super visa category for parents of British citizens similar to Canada

    Government responded – 3 May 2018

    The Government has no plans to change the Immigration Rules for visitors to introduce a super visa for parents of British citizens.

    14,297 signatures

14. Provide settled and pre-settled status EU citizens a physical document as proof.

    Government responded – 21 August 2019

    The EU Settlement Scheme protects the rights of EU citizens in UK law and gives them a secure digital status, which unlike a physical document, cannot be lost, stolen, damaged or tampered with.

    14,204 signatures

15. End the animal cruelty laws exemptions given to UK halal and shechita abattoirs

    Government responded – 1 March 2019

    The Government would prefer all animals to be stunned before slaughter, but respects the rights of Jewish and Muslim communities to eat meat prepared in accordance with their beliefs.

    14,175 signatures

16. To make the Military Covenant legal and into Law

    Government responded – 31 May 2018

    The Armed Forces Covenant is enshrined in the 2011 Armed Forces Act. The Government has a statutory requirement to report annually to Parliament on its progress in delivering against the Covenant.

    14,090 signatures

17. Ban face coverings in public

    Government responded – 21 December 2018

    The Government does not support a general ban on the wearing of face coverings in public.

    14,067 signatures

18. Action an effective NHS care pathway for patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

    Government responded – 4 September 2018

    The Government has great sympathy for those with EDS. NHS England provides specialised services for EDS which are free at the point of use. The UK Strategy for Rare Diseases is also raising awareness.

    14,062 signatures

19. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships should be built in the UK

    Government responded – 8 March 2019

    The Fleet Solid Support Ships are not warships and there is no national security reason to limit their construction to the UK. A consortium of UK shipbuilders is bidding to build the ships.

    14,046 signatures

20. Make it illegal for Historic Vehicles to be processed through scrappage schemes.

    Government responded – 14 June 2018

    The Government is not proposing to take forward a national scrappage scheme at this time in light of response to concerns regarding the deliverability and value for money of scrappage schemes.

    14,040 signatures

21. Ban non-stun slaughter. Animal welfare must take priority over faith tradition.

    Government responded – 3 September 2019

    The Government would prefer all animals to be stunned before slaughter, but respects the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their beliefs.

    14,021 signatures

22. Stop commercial reps from targeting new mothers on postnatal wards

    Government responded – 25 October 2018

    The Government expects NHS providers to have regard for the General Data Protection Regulations and to have procedures that ensure the privacy and dignity of mothers in maternity wards is respected.

    14,002 signatures

23. Stop Fracking in the UK

    Government responded – 21 November 2018

    We will only allow shale gas extraction to take place in the UK if it is safe, and our world leading regulations will ensure that this is the case.

    13,990 signatures

24. Make sure mothers get National Insurance credits towards their state pension

    Government responded – 4 February 2019

    The government believes no-one should miss out on their State Pension. HMRC encourages families to claim Child Benefit and believes that three months is a reasonable period to backdate claims.

    13,913 signatures

25. Hold an Inquiry into the state of the Police Complaints System and role of IOPC

    Government responded – 12 June 2019

    The Government is overhauling the police complaints and discipline systems to ensure that allegations of misconduct are dealt with quickly and effectively for the benefit of the public and the police.

    13,874 signatures

26. Keep the rights of EU27 + EFTA citizens already in the UK unchanged after Brexit

    Government responded – 17 September 2018

    Under the draft Withdrawal Agreement, EU citizens living in the UK by 31 December 2020 will be able to stay and continue their lives broadly as they do now.

    13,870 signatures

27. Ban animal glue traps

    Government responded – 28 May 2019

    The use of glue traps is a lawful method of pest control in England. The onus is on operators to act within the law by ensuring that their activities do not cause any unnecessary suffering.

    13,815 signatures

28. Introduce a 5p charge on single-use plastic straws.

    Government responded – 9 March 2018

    Our 25 Year Environment Plan outlines how we will leave our environment in a better state than we inherited it. We have a call for evidence on taxes and charges on single use plastics.

    13,709 signatures

29. Hard Remain: Align with other EU countries and adopt Schengen and the euro.

    Government responded – 9 April 2019

    The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum and to deliver the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

    13,671 signatures

30. Restrict the trade in, and private keeping of, dangerous wild animals

    Government responded – 16 July 2019

    The Government believes there is sufficient robust legislation in place to regulate the sale and ownership of wild animals, and dangerous wild animals, in particular.

    13,580 signatures

31. Allow all British citizens to vote should there be a new referendum on Brexit.

    Government responded – 10 April 2019

    The Government has been clear we will not hold a second referendum. There are no set rules about who can vote in referendums in the UK, which are determined by the legislation for each referendum.

    13,434 signatures

32. The UK government should ban Steve Bannon from entering the UK

    Government responded – 20 August 2018

    The Government has a policy of not routinely commenting on individual immigration or exclusion cases.

    13,392 signatures

33. Stop counselling notes of rape survivors being used in court.

    Government responded – 7 October 2019

    The best interests of victims are paramount and they should not be stopped from having counselling if their case goes to court. Notes should never be automatically given to defence lawyers on request.

    13,380 signatures

34. To grant a section 30 order to allow a 2nd referendum on Scottish Independence.

    Government responded – 15 July 2019

    Now is not the time for another referendum. In 2014 people in Scotland voted decisively to remain part of the United Kingdom. That result should be respected.

    13,336 signatures

35. Parliament debate whether Israel has 'improper influence' over British Politics

    Government responded – 5 September 2018

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office does not believe that the State of Israel has improper influence over UK politics.

    13,282 signatures

36. Make offering gay conversion therapy a criminal offence

    Government responded – 30 November 2017

    The Government totally condemns any attempt to treat being gay, lesbian or bisexual as an illness. However, the Government does not believe creating a criminal offence is the right way forward.

    13,239 signatures

37. Make it a criminal offence to leave animals especially dogs or cats in a hot car

    Government responded – 14 August 2018

    It is already a criminal offence to cause an animal unnecessary suffering by leaving it in a hot car.

    13,207 signatures

38. £15ph National minimum wage for hgv drivers to be made compulsory

    Government responded – 8 April 2019

    The Government sets the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates to protect low income workers. There are no plans to introduce a rate specifically for HGV drivers.

    13,194 signatures

39. Leave with No Deal if Parliament rejects the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

    Government responded – 10 April 2019

    The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum. We continue to seek a consensus across the House, which will allow the UK to leave the EU with a deal in place.

    13,159 signatures

40. An urgent debate on strategies for effectively combating gun and knife crime

    Government responded – 19 April 2018

    This tragic loss of life is not acceptable. In response to the recent increases in knife crime, gun crime and homicide the Government published on 9 April the Serious Violence Strategy.

    13,158 signatures

41. Make Universities UK subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

    Government responded – 16 April 2018

    Universities UK does not meet the criteria for being added to the scope of the Freedom of Information Act as set out in sections 4 and 5 of the legislation, and there are no plans to alter these.

    13,108 signatures

42. Public areas & Food places to have Epi Pens for food allergies

    Government responded – 9 September 2019

    Adrenaline pens should be carried at all times. Back-up pens in public places could be a safety net but significant safeguards would be required. The government will look into the feasibility of this.

    13,098 signatures

43. Cancel MPs' Christmas recess until a course of action over Brexit is agreed

    Government responded – 3 January 2019

    The House of Commons agreed recess dates on 20 March 2018. Members of Parliament will begin debate on the Prime Minister’s deal on the UK’s exit from the European Union in the week starting 7 January

    13,073 signatures

44. Make Bullying a Criminal Offence

    Government responded – 3 January 2018

    Laws are already in place to protect people when bullying behaviour constitutes a criminal offence. The government does not plan to introduce additional legislation for bullying behaviour.

    13,016 signatures

45. Anyone convicted of involvement in dog-fighting to receive a custodial sentence.

    Government responded – 19 April 2018

    The Government has already announced their intention to increase the maximum penalty for offences related to dog fighting from 6 months’ imprisonment to 5 years’ imprisonment.

    12,967 signatures

46. All teaching staff across schools in England to have SEND mandatory training

    Government responded – 28 February 2019

    In April 2018, the Department for Education announced £3.4 million funding over 2018-2020 to equip the school workforce to deliver high quality teaching for children with any type of SEND.

    12,958 signatures

47. Ban peat compost.

    Government responded – 30 March 2020

    The Government is committed to ending peat use in horticulture by 2030.

    12,928 signatures

48. Consult with women on proposals to enshrine 'gender identity' in law

    Government responded – 5 June 2018

    The Government has not yet decided whether or not to introduce a self-declaration model, and will not change the Equality Act 2010 provisions which support organisations to run single sex services.

    12,902 signatures

49. All halal and kosher certified products are to be prominently labelled as such.

    Government responded – 25 February 2019

    The Government believes that consumers should have the necessary information available to make informed choices about food. The Government is considering this in the context of the UK leaving the EU.

    12,845 signatures

50. Pay carers an allowance equivalent to a fulltime job at the National Living Wage

    Government responded – 28 February 2018

    We value the support carers give to help disabled people live more independently. Carer’s Allowance provides some recognition for caring, it’s not a carer’s wage. By 2022/23 annual spend will be £4bn.

    12,828 signatures

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