{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732792.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":732792,"attributes":{"action":"Prohibit MPs From Using Phones During Parliamentary Hearings","background":"MPs should not use personal phones during parliamentary hearings. It’s unprofessional and distracting. A ban should be in place, with an emergency contact system for families to reach MPs if needed. This ensures focus, respect, and proper conduct in Parliament.","additional_details":"MPs should be fully focused during parliamentary hearings, not distracted by mobile phones. Their role is to represent the public and make crucial decisions. I urge Parliament to ban personal phone use during sessions, except when essential. In emergencies, MPs' families should contact a monitored line. This would uphold professionalism, mirror standards in other workplaces, and help restore public trust in the democratic process.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2025-07-09T11:59:51.370Z","updated_at":"2025-07-29T13:49:03.056Z","rejected_at":"2025-07-29T13:48:49.449Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-09T14:47:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The following petition calls for a similar action: \r\n\r\nBan the Use of Mobile Phones by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730728"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}