{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746010.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":746010,"attributes":{"action":"Return unlimited sugar drink refills in restaurants opposing recent restrictions","background":"The restrictions on sugary drink refills are an overreach that removes personal freedom and limits choice. People — not politicians — should decide what they consume. For example, diabetics experiencing hypoglycemia may urgently need access to sugary drinks, and blanket bans make that harder.","additional_details":"The sugar tax already inflates prices and unfairly punishes consumers and small businesses, despite many switching to artificial sweeteners — which come with their own health concerns. Sugar in moderation is not the enemy. Education, not control, is the real solution.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-10-07T20:41:42.463Z","updated_at":"2025-11-07T14:12:22.546Z","rejected_at":"2025-11-07T14:12:07.952Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-10-07T20:53:30.000Z","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":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nRevoke regulations that restrict promotion of high sugar/fat food and drink\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745031"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}