{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733850.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":733850,"attributes":{"action":"Reforming the electrical industry to establish it as a professional sector","background":"Electrical Industry Regulatory Proposal\r\n\r\nLimit public sales of electrical materials to basic items (e.g., sockets, switches, accessories).\r\n\r\nOnly accredited/qualified electricians may carry out electrical installations.\r\n\r\nIntroduce nationally recognized installer ID cards as proof of competence","additional_details":"Call for Electrical Industry Reform\r\n\r\nDespite the introduction of Part P to improve domestic electrical safety, accreditation bodies have failed to enforce compliance effectively. A major body was recently fined by ACAS for inadequate assessments, reflecting deeper industry issues.\r\n\r\nUnregistered electrical work continues to endanger lives and property. A stricter, centralized system—like New Zealand’s—is urgently needed to raise safety standards and remove rogue operators.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-07-19T15:59:06.482Z","updated_at":"2025-08-06T10:33:33.874Z","rejected_at":"2025-08-06T10:33:25.017Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-24T17:04:00.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/713910"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}