{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?page=1&q=sport&state=all","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?q=sport","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?page=6&q=sport","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions.json?page=2&q=sport","prev":null},"data":[{"type":"petition","id":750236,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750236.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses","background":"Keep section 1 firearm & section 2 shotgun licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting industry, & rural communities. Policies should focus on real public safety issues without burdening responsible citizens or damaging heritage & livelihoods.","additional_details":"I want Parliament to keep Section 1 and 2 licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting trade, and rural communities. I think merging licenses would create delays, higher costs, and bureaucracy without improving public safety. Policies should focus on what I think are more real threats like illegal weapons and knife crime, while helping to preserve heritage, livelihoods, and participation in shooting sports.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":122952,"created_at":"2025-11-10T13:58:45.843Z","updated_at":"2026-06-11T23:00:08.530Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-11T12:12:43.647Z","closed_at":"2026-06-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-10T14:36:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-12T00:41:20.000Z","government_response_at":"2026-01-06T16:27:15.717Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-21T21:48:30.000Z","debate_scheduled_on":"2026-01-30","scheduled_debate_date":"2026-02-23","debate_outcome_at":"2026-03-10T10:22:38.626Z","creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2026-01-06","summary":"The Government has committed to a public consultation on strengthening licensing controls on shotguns. We will consider all views submitted during the consultation before deciding on further action. ","details":"The Government recognises that shotguns and firearms are used for a range of legitimate purposes, such as target shooting and hunting, and the vast majority are used safely and responsibly. We also recognise that shooting contributes to the rural economy.\n\nThe Government is, however, mindful that legally held shotguns have been used in a number of homicides and other incidents in recent years including the fatal shootings in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021.  It is for this reason that we committed to having a public consultation on strengthening the licensing controls on shotguns, to bring them more into line with controls on other firearms in the interests of public safety.  We announced this on 13 February 2025 when we published the Government response to the 2023 firearms licensing consultation which had been run by the previous Government.  \n\nRecommendations relating to strengthening shotgun controls had been made to the Government by the Coroner in his preventing future deaths report issued in May 2023 and followed the inquest into the deaths of those who were shot and killed in Plymouth in August 2021. Similar recommendations on shotgun controls were also made in the report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct following its investigation into the Plymouth shootings, and by the Scottish Affairs Committee in its report following a fatal shooting with a shotgun in Skye in August 2022.  \n\nWe intend to publish the consultation shortly.  No decisions have yet been made on whether and what changes might be necessary. We will consider carefully the views put forward during the consultation once it is completed, before deciding what further action to take. We will also provide an impact assessment in relation to any changes that the Government intends to bring forward after the consultation, in the normal way.     \n\nPublic safety is our priority, and our focus on shotguns and other firearms sits alongside the Government’s aim to halve knife crime in the next decade, which forms a part of the Government’s Safer Street Mission.  We are driving an ambitious programme of work focusing on prevention and enforcement, as well as strengthening knife legislation.  This includes banning weapons that have no place on our streets, targeting irresponsible sellers, giving the police more powers to deal with those supplying and owning weapons for violent purposes, intervening earlier to stop young people being drawn into crime, and bringing together experts through the Knife-Enabled Robbery Taskforce and the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime.\n\nHome Office","created_at":"2026-01-06T16:27:15.714Z","updated_at":"2026-01-06T16:27:15.714Z"},"debate":{"debated_on":"2026-02-23","transcript_url":"https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026-02-23/debates/7FA45CF2-9295-474B-9597-FA185FE366AF/FirearmsLicensing","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/live/fURXLFk0e7Q","debate_pack_url":"","public_engagement_url":"","debate_summary_url":"","overview":""},"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":700024,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700024.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship","background":"Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced and has arguably worked. I believe continued fossil fuel usage will kill more people than smoking.","additional_details":"Fossil fuel advertising has a history of ‘greenwashing’ and a recent report identifies £4bn+ spent by FF companies on 205 active sports sponsorship deals. There is plenty of evidence that FF must be rapidly phased out to mitigate the worst impacts of climate breakdown. I think that preventing the companies’ efforts to enhance their social capital and normalise their activities would proactively help address the climate crisis and mitigate future harm to human health.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":110519,"created_at":"2024-10-30T15:38:16.620Z","updated_at":"2025-09-15T05:24:32.827Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-11-12T10:44:59.936Z","closed_at":"2025-05-12T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-10-30T16:02:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-26T17:33:10.000Z","government_response_at":"2024-12-18T12:35:20.734Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2025-05-08T21:30:30.000Z","debate_scheduled_on":"2025-06-19","scheduled_debate_date":"2025-07-07","debate_outcome_at":"2025-07-08T09:06:42.883Z","creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2024-12-18","summary":"The government is committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products and will continue to bring forward proposals to do so. There are currently no plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising.","details":"The government is committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products and will continue to bring forward proposals to do so. [For example, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is assessing the potential for voluntary ecolabels. Ecolabels provide information on the carbon intensity and environmental impact of products and services, to help inform consumers’ purchasing decisions.]\n\nThe Committees of Advertising Practice and Advertising Standards Authority regulate the content and targeting of advertising in the UK, and the advertising codes include rules on environmental claims. The ASA system operates independently of the government. The government does not currently have any plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising. \n\nDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero","created_at":"2024-12-18T12:35:20.732Z","updated_at":"2024-12-18T12:35:20.732Z"},"debate":{"debated_on":"2025-07-07","transcript_url":"https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-07-07/debates/92D5F061-A1E9-4396-BEE9-3A5CF6462981/FossilFuelAdvertisingAndSponsorship","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9UgNNblhc","debate_pack_url":"https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2025-0151/","public_engagement_url":"","debate_summary_url":"","overview":""},"departments":[{"acronym":"ESNZ","name":"Department for Energy Security and Net Zero","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":731016,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731016.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban greyhound racing","background":"Greyhound racing kills and injures dogs. From 2017–2023, 1,230 dogs died trackside, many more were destroyed, and there were over 31,000 injuries. We believe it’s time to follow Wales and ban this cruel sport.","additional_details":"The industry breeds more dogs than are needed for racing - approximately 15,000-20,000 dogs are bred in Ireland each year, and some are also bred in Britain. We are concerned that dogs live in poor kennel conditions, and overbreeding creates a surplus, overwhelming rescue centres.\r\n \r\nA 2019 RTÉ documentary estimated up to 6,000 greyhounds are killed annually for not being fast enough. There are concerns about greyhounds being exported to countries with poor welfare laws.\r\n \r\nWe believe no animal should suffer for sport or entertainment. ","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":55580,"created_at":"2025-06-20T14:34:28.151Z","updated_at":"2026-01-31T18:34:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-07-30T08:54:11.284Z","closed_at":"2026-01-30T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-06-20T14:52:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-05T10:10:30.000Z","government_response_at":"2025-10-30T09:44:15.062Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2025-10-30","summary":"The government has no plans to ban greyhound racing. The government considers it a well-regulated sport and recognises the contribution it makes to many people’s lives as well as to the economy.","details":"The government has no plans to ban greyhound racing. While the government recognises the concerns some people have about greyhound racing, there is legislation in place to protect the welfare of racing greyhounds in England and a regulatory body – the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) – that has made many improvements to greyhound welfare.   \n\nThe government also recognises the important contribution greyhound racing makes to the country’s cultural life and its rural economy, providing some 5400 jobs across Great Britain as well as being the sixth most popular sport in terms of viewership.  \n\nThe welfare of racing greyhounds in England is covered by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010. The 2006 Act allows action to be taken where there is evidence of cruelty to an animal or a failure to provide for an animal’s welfare needs. This includes where greyhounds are raced at tracks or kept at trainers’ kennels. Further to these general provisions, welfare standards at all English greyhound tracks are set by the 2010 Regulations.\n\nThe 2010 Regulations include the requirement that all tracks must have a vet present while dogs are running, who must inspect each greyhound intended to run in every race, trial, or sales trial to ensure that the greyhound is fit to run. Temperature-controlled kennelling must also be provided at the track, and all racing greyhounds must be permanently identified. Tracks must also keep records of any injuries sustained to greyhounds while at the track. \n\nStandards in the 2010 Regulations can be enforced either by the local authority or by GBGB. GBGB’s ability to regulate track standards in the 2010 Regulations is allowed for in law because they are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). UKAS is the UK’s National Accreditation Body, recognised by the government as the sole UK organisation for the accreditation of certification and inspection bodies. UKAS provides independent, external oversight of GBGB’s performance as a regulator of track standards.  \n\nIn addition, GBGB has also introduced several welcome welfare initiatives. In collaboration with animal welfare groups, the GBGB has developed a set of detailed welfare standards for trainers’ kennels, which are then verified at trainers’ kennels by independent auditors, with this process also accredited by UKAS. On average, GBGB licensed kennels will be inspected three times a year by GBGB staff, as well as by a vet and an independent inspector.  \n\nThe GBGB has also introduced a Greyhound Retirement Scheme to contribute towards rehoming costs; as well as an Injury Recovery Scheme to provide financial support to trainers to treat career-ending injuries to greyhounds, where otherwise they might be put to sleep.   \n\nIn 2022, the GBGB published its long term, national welfare strategy: ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’ (https://www.gbgb.org.uk/welfare-care/commitment-to-care/). The strategy focuses not only on further reducing risks of injury but also developing and implementing new management practices to improve the welfare of greyhounds throughout their lives, including after racing.  \n\nSince 2018 GBGB have published yearly, independently audited injury, fatality and retirement figures. The overall, long-term trend for injuries and fatalities for racing greyhounds since 2018 has shown significant improvements. For example: the total number of GBGB registered greyhounds reported to have died has declined from 1013 deaths in 2017, to 386 in 2024; and the total number of greyhounds put to sleep due to the costs of treating injuries has fallen from 333 in 2017, to 3 in 2024.\n\nGiven the work being undertaken to improve greyhound welfare, and the protections in place, the government does not believe it is necessary to ban greyhound racing. However, the government will continue to monitor GBGB’s progress and, should further measures and protections be required, the government will consider options that are targeted, effective, and proportionate. \n\nDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs","created_at":"2025-10-30T09:44:15.059Z","updated_at":"2025-10-30T09:45:10.094Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":735586,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735586.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Do not remove Sport England as a statutory consultee for planning applications","background":"For the Government to ensure strong safeguards for playing fields, pitches and community sports facilities by maintaining Sport England’s status as a statutory consultee for planning applications involving playing fields.","additional_details":"We think removing Sport England as a statutory consultee would remove vital safeguards which protect playing fields and pitches from development, reduce its' capability to advise/support local authorities, and secure adequate provision of essential community sports facilities. Research from the Sport and Recreation Alliance shows that playing fields and pitches deliver nearly £2bn in improved wellbeing every year and help nearly 4 million people to be active, of which at least 1 million are children.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":34281,"created_at":"2025-07-31T11:29:30.421Z","updated_at":"2026-02-22T21:05:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-08-21T14:28:59.513Z","closed_at":"2026-02-21T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-31T12:57:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-09T11:06:20.000Z","government_response_at":"2026-01-08T14:10:33.484Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2026-01-08","summary":"The government is consulting on reforms to the statutory consultee system. No decision will be made on Sport England’s role until feedback on the proposals has been fully reviewed.","details":"The government is committed to ensuring that our playing field capacity is protected and extended. Playing fields and community sports facilities are crucial to our ambitions to increase physical activity levels across the nation and build a healthy society.\n\nThe government is clear that the planning system should promote the creation of healthy and inclusive places. We are currently consulting on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), including policies relating to playing fields. \n\nThe consultation proposes to retain strong policy safeguards against the loss of community facilities, including open space, sport and recreation facilities, and also seeks views on whether these protections should be extended to other formal and informal play space and allotments. \n\nThe consultation on changes to the NPPF is available here (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-framework-proposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system) and will remain open for responses until 10 March 2026.\n\nThe government recognise that Sport England play an important role in the planning application process and provide expert advice on sport and physical activity and supporting grassroot sport in communities.\n\nThe government is currently consulting on reforms to the statutory consultee system. This consultation relates specifically to those statutory consultees that are governed by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The consultation asks for views on the impacts of removing the statutory consultee status of Sport England.\n\nNo decision will be made until we have fully considered feedback to the consultation. Regardless of the outcome of that process, Sport England will continue to engage through public consultation and targeted notifications in the planning process.\n\nOur consultation also proposes a new notification requirement, where local planning authorities would be required to notify Sport England where an application would result in the wholesale or substantial loss of playing fields.\n\nIt further outlines that the government will work with Sport England to develop updates to Planning Practice Guidance on Consultation and Pre-Decision matters to ensure ‘agent of change’ issues are considered where relevant. These occur when new development may impact negatively on the existing use of playing fields. We also consider that there is a role for Sport England in developing guidance for local planning authorities, to support their consideration of planning applications and playing fields.\n\nThe consultation on reforms to the statutory consultee system is available here (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system) and will remain open for comments until 13 January 2026. \n\nMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government","created_at":"2026-01-08T14:10:33.479Z","updated_at":"2026-01-08T14:11:02.322Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MHCLG","name":"Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":770527,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770527.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Disapprove the draft Equality Act 2010 guidance laid on 21 May 2026","background":"I want the House of Commons to disapprove the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 laid on 21 May 2026.","additional_details":"We are concerned that the guidance published on 21 May 2016 could lead to women being excluded from women's spaces based on their appearance. We think that the guidance will make it harder for trans people to participate in sport as either gender, and that it can limit trans people from accessing toilets and other facilities that match their acquired gender. I therefore think the House of Commons should disapprove this draft guidance.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":18501,"closing_date":"2026-12-19","created_at":"2026-05-22T06:04:46.142Z","updated_at":"2026-07-12T14:42:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-06-19T14:37:04.922Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-22T10:11:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-24T08:30:40.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Rebecca Bennett","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":"petition","id":716157,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716157.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make the Tour de France a Category A event so it is free-to-air","background":"Make the Tour de France a Category A event to ensure it remains free-to-air in the UK.","additional_details":"The Tour de France is the one of the world’s most-watched annual sporting event, inspiring some to take up cycling. We are concerned British cycling is already in decline, with the UK’s last UCI Continental team, Saint Piran, recently closing. We believe losing free coverage of this huge sporting event will worsen this, reducing visibility and participation in the UK. Cycling boosts health and sustainability—without free access, we think the next generation of British riders may never get inspired.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":18471,"created_at":"2025-01-30T14:05:32.129Z","updated_at":"2025-10-01T23:00:00.207Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-01T15:21:54.308Z","closed_at":"2025-10-01T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-30T15:56:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2025-04-09T22:06:40.000Z","government_response_at":"2025-04-24T09:35:03.725Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2025-04-24","summary":"The current list of events strikes the right balance between encouraging access to a number of sporting events and maximising broadcasting income. There are no plans to review the list at this time. ","details":"The Government recognises concerns raised about losing free-to-air coverage of the Tour de France. Ensuring live cycling can be enjoyed by a wide reaching audience is important to growing the sport and inspiring the next generation of cyclists. Professional cycling, in particular the Tour de France, captivates fans with its exciting races and inspires people across the country to get on their bikes every weekend.\n\nThat said, broadcasting rights also provide essential income for sporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and event organisers, including British Cycling, which enables them to invest in better facilities for participants and spectators, improve elite performance, hire the best coaches, and keep up with mounting competition. NGBs, including British Cycling, need to consider the trade-offs between visibility, access to live cycling events and maximising broadcasting revenue. It is important to get the balance right, and that balance is for each sport’s NGB to determine.\n\nThe Government will continue to encourage and support the growth of cycling and the rest of the sector into the future. As part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic cycle, UK Sport have committed long term investment of over £38 million of Exchequer and National Lottery Funding for British Cycling. This is an uplift of under £1 million from the previous cycle. This will go towards supporting all aspects of the Great Britain Cycling Team, including equipment development and competition costs across road, track, mountain bike and BMX. Sport England provides up to £26.6 million for five years to invest in community cycling initiatives. This funding allows British Cycling to invest in the next generation of talented riders and volunteers and extend their work in England’s diverse communities to get people active. \n\nOn 12 February, the Government announced the details of almost £300 million of funding for local authorities for active travel in 2024/5 and 2025/6, to provide high-quality and easily accessible active travel schemes across England. This will enable an additional 30 million journeys on foot and by bike every year, including more than 20 million new walk-to-school journeys by children and their parents. Investment in active travel helps to revitalise high streets, improve air quality and support people to live longer, healthier lives. \n\nThe Government is also committed to the positive impacts of hosting major cycling events. In March, the UK was announced as hosts for the Grand Depart stages for both the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes in 2027. This is the first time, apart from in France, that the Grand Depart for both races will be hosted in the same country. The Tour will travel throughout England, Scotland and Wales, inspiring girls and boys as their sporting heroes cycle directly through their communities, with the races free to view in person.\n\nAll UK broadcasters are operationally and editorially independent of the Government. Therefore decisions relating to coverage of particular sporting events - including the Tour de France - are ultimately a commercial decision for the relevant broadcaster and/or the rights holder of the specific sporting event. \n\nThe current listed events regime is designed to ensure that sporting events of national significance are available to as wide an audience as possible, by prohibiting exclusive broadcasting of the event without prior consent from Ofcom. The Broadcasting Act 1996 gives the Secretary of State for DCMS the power to draw up a list of sporting events of “national interest”:\n● Group A events: full live coverage must be offered to free-to-air terrestrial broadcasters on fair and reasonable terms.\n● Group B events: these can have live coverage on subscription television, provided that secondary coverage is offered to the free-to-air broadcasters. \n\nIt is important to point out that listing the Tour de France as a ‘group A’ event would not guarantee that it will be broadcast live, or on a free-to-air channel. Rightsholders are not required to sell live rights for listed events and free-to-air broadcasters are not obliged to purchase them. \n\nThe Government believes that the current list of events works well and that it strikes an appropriate balance between encouraging access to a number of sporting events and allowing sports to maximise broadcasting revenue. The Government has no plans to review the list at this time. However, developments continue to be monitored.\n\nDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport","created_at":"2025-04-24T09:35:03.722Z","updated_at":"2025-04-24T09:35:03.722Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":722303,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722303.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use","background":"We want the government to make it a legal requirement that all sports netting on sports fields, in schools and domestic gardens is tied up to prevent ensnaring wildlife and pets. Make it a fineable offence for the net owners not to do so.","additional_details":"Every year hundreds of wild animals and pets are trapped in sports netting that has been left in place. Many animals die or suffer horrific constriction injuries. We think this suffering is preventable with a little thought by net owners. We feel they need to be forced to take action by law.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":12131,"created_at":"2025-03-15T12:19:25.234Z","updated_at":"2025-10-16T19:48:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-04-15T10:47:01.981Z","closed_at":"2025-10-15T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-03-15T12:33:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2025-06-01T17:53:00.000Z","government_response_at":"2025-07-04T18:52:51.850Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2025-07-03","summary":"The Government agrees the suffering of animals caught in sports netting is preventable but through promoting awareness of the hazards to animals and responsible use of netting, not new legislation. ","details":"The Government is committed to reducing the suffering caused to wild animals and pets. Animals being caught in untied sports netting can be prevented by simply packing away or tying up all sports netting. Therefore, while there are no specific health and safety regulations related to tying up sports nets, good practice is to tie them up safely in between usage and the Government urges owners of sports netting to do this as a matter of routine. \n\nMore broadly, under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, members of the public must ensure they do not cause any unnecessary suffering to wild or companion animals that are being restrained, permanently or temporarily, by their actions. This includes animals that have been caught in a net. Therefore, as there are existing protections, DEFRA has no plans to introduce new legislation to make the leaving of netting untied a fineable offence.\n\nWildlife management is a devolved matter, and the response provided therefore relates to England only. \n\nDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs","created_at":"2025-07-04T18:52:51.847Z","updated_at":"2025-07-04T18:53:52.883Z"},"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":"petition","id":768209,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768209.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect sports bodies from coercive legal actions over inclusive trans policies","background":"1 Legislate to give protection to British sports bodies and charities from legal actions that are intended to intimidate them in abuse of the British legal system\r\n2 Until legislation is in place provide funding to all charities and sport bodies who receive such legal actions to help resist them   ","additional_details":"Several sports bodies have been threatened with legal action because of their policies relating to trans people. We need laws to prevent this and protect charities that are key to healthy lifestyles.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":2713,"closing_date":"2026-11-26","created_at":"2026-04-23T23:23:26.424Z","updated_at":"2026-07-07T12:37:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-26T08:54:12.256Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-24T00:33:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"John Harding","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":712143,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/712143.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Regulate lifeguard provision and require them to use coloured flags","background":"I would like to the Government to regulate lifeguard provision at all major beaches. This would be done at beach towns with 25,000+ residents. I think it is paramount to make our beaches as safe as possible. ","additional_details":"I want all beaches to have coloured flags that indicate where it is safe to swim and do water sports.\r\n\r\nI think it is paramount to make our beaches as safe as possible. I feel that in places like California and Spain, lifeguards are very common. So, why can’t they be common here as well. I also feel that all beaches should have coloured safety flags to indicate where it is safe to swim and do water sports. I think these flags are easy to understand. I note that many beaches already have lifeguards and flags from the RNLI and other organisations. I ask for this to be rolled out to all beaches.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2293,"created_at":"2025-01-02T23:57:31.437Z","updated_at":"2026-07-09T10:42:05.603Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-27T13:07:54.863Z","closed_at":"2025-08-27T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-03T00:24:10.000Z","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,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":700219,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700219.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review how the rights of trans athletes are respected in sports","background":"We call on the Government to commission a review into trans athletes’ participation in sports, looking at how to balance fairness and inclusivity, based on scientific research. Trans people face exclusion from sports at various levels. We believe this is a violation of human rights.","additional_details":"We consider that policies often do not reflect the complexities of gender identity and the realities of hormone treatments, leading to unfair bans and restrictions. We would like a review to look at the merits of individual assessments instead of blanket bans.\r\n\r\nThe United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) includes \"rest and leisure\" and participation ”in the cultural life of the community\" as human rights. We believe that fair play is crucial, but that current policies can unfairly target and exclude trans people, particularly trans women.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":2236,"created_at":"2024-10-31T21:05:33.787Z","updated_at":"2025-06-13T23:00:03.251Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-13T12:19:52.086Z","closed_at":"2025-06-13T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-01T11:49:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":749667,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749667.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Do not introduce pay-per-mile road charging for UK drivers","background":"Many people depend on driving for work, education, and family life, with no viable public transport. 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The Government should protect freedom of movement, not add more financial pressure to those with no transport alternatives.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1339,"created_at":"2025-11-06T11:26:10.524Z","updated_at":"2026-06-09T23:00:03.054Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-12-09T12:15:56.364Z","closed_at":"2026-06-09T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-06T11:43:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":714551,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714551.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Include more sports options for GCSE PE","background":"I feel that a lot of the sports chosen for GCSE PE are not available in more deprived areas, limiting the options for working class children to consider taking a GCSE in sport.","additional_details":"I think that activities like weight-lifting and martial arts are much more accessible and many children partake in them from all backgrounds. I couldn’t believe the limitations of what students are allowed to chose. Why is it that a student can partake at competition level for certain sports, such as weightlifting, but can't do the activity for GCSE? I feel it's unfair that expensive, \"for the masses\" sports are on the list, but other, more accessible sports aren't.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":1221,"created_at":"2025-01-19T11:56:52.997Z","updated_at":"2025-09-26T23:00:09.373Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-26T10:43:44.350Z","closed_at":"2025-09-26T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-25T10:53:10.000Z","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,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":766395,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/766395.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Include Martial arts as an individual sport in the Examinable PE GCSE","background":"Broaden the GCSE PE practical criteria to include martial arts. These disciplines require immense technical skill, physical fitness, and mental discipline. Including them ensures that dedicated student-athletes in these fields are not disadvantaged compared to those in traditional sports.","additional_details":"As a 1st Dan black belt in Taekwondo, I'm looking to take Examinable PE. I'm in my GCSE years and I would like to be able to take Taekwondo as an individual sport option as I've worked hard and long hours to become good at it. \r\n\r\nMartial Arts require immense technical skill, physical fitness and mental discipline. Including them ensures that dedicated student-athletes in these fields are not disadvantaged compared to those in traditional sports. Many martial arts are recognised Olympic sports.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":1088,"closing_date":"2026-11-01","created_at":"2026-04-03T13:36:23.320Z","updated_at":"2026-07-10T17:22:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-01T11:11:05.876Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-03T14:00:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":"Freya Heckle","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":"petition","id":715709,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715709.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove the VAT on Period Swimwear and Sportswear","background":"We want the Government to remove the 20% VAT on period swimwear and sportswear. We think these essential products are unfairly taxed as luxury items, creating barriers for women and girls to stay active during their periods. ","additional_details":"We think extending VAT exemption would promote equity, health, and fairness in sports.\r\n\r\nVAT on period swimwear and sportswear limits access for women and girls, with 71% avoiding sports during their periods and 43% dropping out after primary school. Marginalised communities are especially affected, with 95% of Black adults and 80% of Black children not swimming. Removing VAT could make these products affordable, enabling participation, reducing stigma, and promoting fairness. Tampons and pads are already VAT-free; it’s time to extend this exemption to period swimwear and sportswear.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":847,"created_at":"2025-01-26T20:28:43.706Z","updated_at":"2025-09-18T23:00:03.071Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-18T12:41:02.553Z","closed_at":"2025-09-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-26T22:21:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":702304,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702304.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban Reselling Tickets for Above Face-Value and Dynamic Pricing","background":"We believe the Government should implement a new law that forbids the resale of tickets for any event for above face value and also bans \"Dynamic Pricing\".","additional_details":"We think that the UK public are increasingly unable to see their favourite musicians, sports, theatre shows etc. because of ticket resellers selling tickets above face value, as well as the sudden raising of prices through \"Dynamic Pricing\" and \"Premium Tickets\".\r\n\r\nWe believe real fans are losing out on seeing their favourite acts; and that they may be scammed out of sometimes thousands of pounds of their own hard-earned money by those reselling tickets to make excessive profits.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":808,"created_at":"2024-11-20T14:30:08.076Z","updated_at":"2025-06-11T09:49:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2024-12-10T17:03:52.037Z","closed_at":"2025-06-10T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-11-20T14:39:00.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":714497,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714497.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban balaclavas except for winter activity use","background":"We want the government to introduce legislation that clearly defines restrictions on wearing balaclavas in public, with exemptions for winter activities.\r\n \r\nThere could be penalties for non-compliance, and guidance issued to ensure public understanding and adherence.","additional_details":"We think this action is necessary to enhance public safety and security. Balaclavas can be used to conceal identity, making it impossible for authorities to identify individuals in the event of criminal activities or public disturbances. By restricting their use to appropriate contexts, such as winter sports, we think the government could help reduce the potential for anonymity in situations that could compromise safety while allowing for personal freedom in legitimate circumstances.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":779,"created_at":"2025-01-18T20:50:16.595Z","updated_at":"2025-09-11T23:00:06.481Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-11T11:10:24.215Z","closed_at":"2025-09-11T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-20T09:11:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":745496,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745496.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make it a legal requirement for public event venues to use subtitles/captions","background":"Make it a legal requirement for public entertainment services, e.g sports stadiums, concerts & shows, etc. to use subtitles, increasing the inclusivity of the entertainment sector. 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The constant struggles of not knowing what is being said, what song is being played or what is going on could be easily resolved by the introduction of subtitles.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":684,"created_at":"2025-10-04T18:15:04.777Z","updated_at":"2026-05-05T23:00:01.258Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-11-05T16:37:17.191Z","closed_at":"2026-05-05T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-04T18:21:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":714217,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714217.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require daily sports in schools and increase school sports funding","background":"We want the government to mandate daily physical education in schools, provide more funds for sports programs, and ensure trained teachers/coaches lead activities. 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With mental health challenges on the rise, we think that incorporating daily fitness routines into school schedules could provide a proactive approach to supporting emotional resilience and overall well-being.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":453,"created_at":"2025-01-16T10:59:31.387Z","updated_at":"2025-09-25T23:00:03.265Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-03-25T08:07:15.057Z","closed_at":"2025-09-25T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-01-16T15:01:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":708268,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/708268.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow children whose parents are legally in UK to work as sports professionals","background":"Children with permission as dependents of parents who are legally in the UK on a work route, or who have settled in the UK on such a route, cannot be employed as a professional sportsperson unless they are a dependant of a person with UK ancestry.","additional_details":"A child in this situation, good at football, could be discovered by a top UK professional football club but be forbidden to sign with or play for them.\r\n\r\nI  urge the government to recognise and address the injustice faced by children under this policy. I think it is discriminatory, harmful, and must be abolished to ensure fairness and equality for all children.\r\n\r\nI believe allowing a minor to sign with a professional football club is not just employment but an essential educational opportunity that fosters growth, discipline, and excellence.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":399,"created_at":"2024-12-06T05:42:28.719Z","updated_at":"2025-08-05T23:00:06.877Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-02-05T09:45:04.908Z","closed_at":"2025-08-05T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2024-12-06T07:08:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":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":"petition","id":745238,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745238.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow BNO visa holders to work in sports and grassroots coaching","background":"The BNO visa prohibits paid work as professional/semi-professional athletes or coaches in the UK, even at grassroots level. 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According to ParalympicsGB, only one in four disabled people in the UK regularly participate in PE and school sport.\r\n2.  According to some reports, disabled children make up nearly 20% of the school population in England.\r\n3. 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We believe a 3% ring-fence of the national schools budget could guarantee schools the funds to run out-of-hours clubs, giving every child the right to thrive, not just survive, on and beyond school grounds.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":143,"created_at":"2025-09-03T15:59:03.230Z","updated_at":"2026-03-24T00:00:05.210Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-09-23T12:43:40.877Z","closed_at":"2026-03-23T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-03T18:24:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":755323,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/755323.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Amend law to complete the UK’s transition from use of miles to kilometres","background":"Legislate for a phased transition to full use of metric units. From 2031 convert road signage to kilometres, require all new vehicles to display km/h as the primary speed unit, issue binding guidance to public bodies, & mandate metric units in property descriptions enforced via Trading Standards.","additional_details":"The UK already uses metric units in most areas of daily life. Miles now remain mainly in road transport, some sports and leisure, and land or property descriptions. We believe this inconsistency causes confusion and inefficiency. Completing the transition to kilometres would improve clarity and international alignment.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":127,"closing_date":"2026-07-30","created_at":"2025-12-26T09:16:30.423Z","updated_at":"2026-06-29T17:42:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-30T16:09:31.816Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-27T15:44:10.000Z","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,"creator_name":"Ryan Greenhalgh","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"BT","name":"Department for Business and Trade","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade"}],"topics":[]}}]}