{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/782357.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":782357,"attributes":{"action":"Require public parks to have secure perimeter fencing and child-safe gates","background":"We call the Government to introduce national requirements for public parks and recreational green spaces to have appropriate perimeter fencing and secure, child-safe gates where this is necessary to protect children, particularly where parks are located next to roads, waterways or other hazards.","additional_details":"Children should be able to play in public parks in a safe environment.\r\n\r\nWe want the Government to introduce national requirements for public parks to have appropriate perimeter fencing and secure, child-safe gates. Parks should have appropriate safety measures based on their location, layout and the risks present. We believe that secure boundaries and child-safe gates can help prevent young children from accidentally leaving a play area and entering nearby hazards.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-09-18T16:59:04.203Z","updated_at":"2026-10-19T15:43:28.121Z","rejected_at":"2026-10-19T15:43:26.611Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-18T19:10:10.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We have a petition open on this subject already, which you may wish to sign:\r\n\r\nRequire safer, taller fencing and secure child-proof gates at children’s play\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/782092"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}