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We believe this will ensure employees disabled by debilitating chronic conditions such as Endometriosis are supported with reasonable adjustments and protected against disability discrimination in the workplace by law.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11986,"closing_date":"2026-09-27","created_at":"2026-02-15T17:01:38.003Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T06:18:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-27T10:09:53.151Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-15T19:45:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-01T21:13:30.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Sanju Pal","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759783,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759783.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership","background":"Create a public register of all offenders convicted of animal abuse and introduce an automatic, lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal neglect or abuse. This register should be searchable by vets, breeders, charities and the public to prevent repeat offending.","additional_details":"I clean homes for free for people in need and regularly witness animals suffering under owners with a history for animal neglect or abuse. Currently, bans are discretionary and there is no public register. Abusers can continue acquiring animals. A mandatory ban and register could prevent repeat cruelty and break cycles of harm. Additionally, an immediate automatic lifetime ban could prevent animal ownership being at a judge’s discretion.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":200259,"closing_date":"2026-09-12","created_at":"2026-02-03T12:04:15.845Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:42:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-12T17:01:57.173Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-03T12:51:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-02T17:17:30.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-03T22:06:10.000Z","debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Bea Elton","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":"petition","id":757502,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757502.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce national support standards for autistic children with PDA","background":"We urge the Government to recognise the growing cohort of autistic children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile who are unable to attend school safely. ","additional_details":"We believe that in demand-heavy, compliance-led settings, they may face escalating crisis, including increased risk of self-harm and suicidal ideation.\r\n \r\nIn our view PDA is inconsistently supported across education, health and local authorities, resulting in many children experiencing preventable crisis. For some children, proximity to mainstream environments triggers crisis; without timely access to low-arousal or alternative learning pathways, risk increases. We ask the Government to strengthen partnerships through improved awareness of PDA-related needs, supported by training and accountability, so children are not required to fail first.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":14531,"closing_date":"2026-08-20","created_at":"2026-01-17T13:52:23.142Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:19:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-02-20T10:51:06.952Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-17T17:33:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-20T21:58:20.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Tatum Davis","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":763161,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/763161.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth","background":"The law must change so intended parents in surrogacy arrangements are recognised as their child’s legal parents from birth. Families should not have to go through months of court proceedings and social worker visits to be recognised as the parents of a child they planned and love.","additional_details":"When our daughter was born through surrogacy, we became dads the moment we held her. But under current law, the surrogate is automatically recognised as the legal mother (and if she is married, her spouse is recorded as the legal father) even with no biological connection or intention to parent the child.\r\nIntended parents must then go through a lengthy court process to become their child’s legal parents. In 2026 we believe this is outdated. The law needs to recognise intended parents from birth.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":110692,"closing_date":"2026-10-10","created_at":"2026-03-04T14:47:30.231Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:37:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-10T09:37:34.074Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-04T16:24:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-26T08:40:40.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-28T16:53:20.000Z","debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Adam Frisby","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":765130,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765130.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fund permanent, 24-hour police patrols in Jewish communities","background":"In the face of a significant rise of antisemitism across the UK, we ask the Government to fund permanent 24-hour police patrols in Jewish communities.","additional_details":"Following the antisemitic attacks, including on voluntary run ambulances that serve the Golders Green Community, we ask that the Government do more than offer what we feel are empty words of solidarity and shock. We believe our community needs a visible and permanent police presence that is on patrol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We feel closing police stations and reducing police patrols by foot and car play their part in creating a breeding ground where antisemitic attacks are more likely to take place.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11288,"closing_date":"2026-10-29","created_at":"2026-03-23T14:47:41.201Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:04:50.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-29T12:00:14.671Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-23T15:13:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-30T18:24:40.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Hannah Messham","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":764268,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764268.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect legal right to support for children with SEND","background":"I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children could be left without the support they need as a result.","additional_details":"I think the Government’s SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, raise thresholds, replace individual plans with generic packages, reduce appeal rights, remove school choice, and push children into inclusion zones without proper support. Many children rely on these rights to support every day, without them many could be left behind, struggling, unsupported, and unheard.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":13192,"closing_date":"2026-10-14","created_at":"2026-03-13T19:29:47.335Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T06:27:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-14T14:49:10.055Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-13T19:59:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-03T13:09:00.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Tee-Jay Chetwynd","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":764402,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764402.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Deport all foreign-born criminals & individuals on the terror watchlist","background":"Deport all foreign-born criminals and individuals currently on the terror watchlist to their countries of origin with effect immediately.","additional_details":"We believe the British people do not need to pay for this, and in an ever-changing World, should not be subjected to having these people as neighbours.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11811,"closing_date":"2026-10-27","created_at":"2026-03-15T16:58:16.561Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:24:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-27T09:55:42.217Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-22T10:54:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-03T22:29:10.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Alexander Bhagat","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":747281,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747281.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require DBS Checks for Tattoo Artists in England","background":"We call on the government to introduce mandatory DBS checks for all licensed tattoo artists in England. Wales has shown this approach works. DBS checks will prevent those with violent or sexual criminal histories from working with clients, protecting public safety and ensuring trust in the industry.","additional_details":"Tattooing involves close, private contact, often with vulnerable clients, and current licensing does not screen for criminal history. Without DBS checks, dangerous individuals could gain access to clients. Wales has already implemented mandatory checks successfully. Requiring DBS in England will prevent harm, safeguard the public from violent or sexual offenders, increase accountability, and restore confidence in the tattoo industry nationwide.","committee_note":null,"state":"open","signature_count":10528,"closing_date":"2026-05-21","created_at":"2025-10-17T20:48:16.350Z","updated_at":"2026-05-14T17:56:40.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2025-11-21T10:14:10.066Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-17T20:52:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-04T22:58:20.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Gemma-may Farrimond","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DHSC","name":"Department of Health and Social Care","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":765400,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765400.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Coeliac disease awareness training to be mandatory for all catering industries","background":"Government must require all staff working in a catering service to be provided with basic coeliac disease awareness training, to ensure a set standard of understanding & awareness around the importance of meal preparation & food serving to a person with Coeliac disease including cross-contamination.","additional_details":"Coeliac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten - a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, triggers an immune response that can significantly damage the small intestines. I have come across many food industries, who offer gluten free options however, are unaware the importance to prepare this separately to avoid cross-contamination. Coeliac is not an allergy but is chronic disorder and should be taken as seriously as any allergy.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11479,"closing_date":"2026-10-24","created_at":"2026-03-25T21:56:51.898Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:38:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-24T09:54:14.797Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-26T05:43:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-08T09:56:30.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Selina Wallace","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":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":765464,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765464.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Protect raced greyhounds from exports by introducing spay/neuter laws","background":"Make it law to spay and neuter all raced greyhounds once they finish racing on licensed race tracks to protect them from being shipped around the world to breeding/racing kennels.","additional_details":"There is strong evidence that raced greyhounds can be sold in the guise of pets to countries where there are little to no welfare laws. British raced greyhounds are found in China at breeding/racing kennels. Some rescued and returned to Britain have been found to be emaciated and bred from up until very old age, over 11yrs old. Many are confined to cages for their whole lives. \r\n \r\nI am concerned that the public are led to believe that almost all greyhounds are safely retired into loving homes. Shipping data exists showing the ongoing shipment of greyhounds to breeding facilities in Pakistan where we are concerned that there are outdated welfare laws.\r\n","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11030,"closing_date":"2026-10-24","created_at":"2026-03-26T14:26:18.573Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:37:00.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-04-24T12:53:32.484Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-26T15:28:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-08T17:46:30.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Margaret Rita Jones","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":"petition","id":760061,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760061.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reform","background":"Pass law to ban foreign & offshore ownership of UK media, enact a social-media levy to distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democracy is failing as the media & political power are owned by a tiny rich elite.","additional_details":"We also call the Government to introduce new regulatory reforms, including requiring all media in the UK to be members of a statutory regulator and requiring media-covered think-tanks to report donations in real time. We believe we need to take back control of media ownership for the British people and that media should be free from offshore ownership and think tanks who accept dark money. Media ownership should reflect ALL of society not just the rich.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":11652,"closing_date":"2026-09-18","created_at":"2026-02-05T09:23:48.466Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T07:42:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-03-18T16:44:26.729Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-05T15:47:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-11T16:58:10.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Donnachadh McCarthy","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":754152,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754152.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create one-off amnesty with extra tax obligation for undocumented people","background":"Introduce a one-off amnesty for undocumented people currently living in the UK without a legal right to remain, granting them legal status to work. As part of this process those who are given the right to remain in the UK could pay a temporary additional tax to support the economy & public services","additional_details":"We believe that a scheme like this, combined with a temporary extra tax contribution, would bring people into the formal workforce, increase revenue for the Treasury, reduce exploitation, and promote community safety. In our view, countries that have introduced similar schemes have seen economic and social benefits and we believe this would create a fair, practical, and compassionate solution for the UK.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":10126,"closing_date":"2026-07-23","created_at":"2025-12-10T20:43:00.924Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T06:23:10.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-01-23T08:36:40.960Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-12-10T21:30:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-13T22:20:10.000Z","government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Amr Moheb","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HO","name":"Home Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office"}],"topics":[]}}]}