{"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=240&parliament=2&state=all","first":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?state=all","last":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=1219&state=all","next":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=241&state=all","prev":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=239&state=all"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":45125,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/45125.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Primary School Education For All","background":null,"additional_details":"I wish for the government to pick up its efforts to complete the Millenium Goal of primary school education for all. There has been progress but by 2015, 50 million children will still be out of education. By supporting this campaign you are helping me to show the support I have for my GCSE Citizenship Campaign and the support I have in this global campaign for education. Thank you. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-01-29T14:49:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:50.319Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-01T09:02:04.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-01T09:02:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-29T14:49:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4842,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4842.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make MPs pay back their tuition fees","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned would like all the MPs who voted for the increase in tuition fees despite having benefited from far more heavily subsidized higher education themselves to pay back a token sum of £7000 towards their education. We believe that this is fair as they have received at a hugely discounted price compared to what they have voted for the next generation of university students to pay.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-05T13:05:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.709Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T13:38:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-16T14:38:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T13:05:42.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":45445,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/45445.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"TV Licence Abolition","background":null,"additional_details":"UK citizens are being forced to pay for a service offered for free of cost to the rest of the world which is discriminate in concept. BBC are a profit making company and must therefore compete as a company, not benefitting by having an arrangement at the cost of the tax payer without offering a choice. None regulation has led to unrealistic pay and conditions and has resulted in various abuses at the cost of the taxpayer.  ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-02-04T20:08:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:51.441Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-05T11:25:22.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-05T11:25:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-04T20:08:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":45539,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/45539.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Save Savay Farm from HS2","background":null,"additional_details":"Help save the exceptional setting of Grade 1 listed Savay Farm in Buckinghamshire from the threat of HS2.  The Government has proposed a 2 1/4 mile viaduct over the lake next to the ancient house and within 250 yards.  Savay Farm dates from 1175 and there was a house on the site before this.  Henry VIII used it as a hunting lodge.  It is part of our Heritage and needs preserving.  ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-02-06T11:28:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:51.734Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-07T09:20:21.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-07T09:20:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-06T11:28:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":529,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/529.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure basic levels of competence across the public sector","background":null,"additional_details":"The problems surrounding finance, efficiency and public confidence in the public sector are the result of failures in the competence of staff at all levels. Moreso than policy or corruption combined.\r\n\r\n   I propose a return to the principles of The Northcote-Trevelyan Report. Specifically the 'open, competitive examinations' applied at all levels of local and national government and the civil service.\r\n\r\n   Alongside sanctions for acts of gross misconduct or incompetence that match the private sector.\r\n\r\n   I give one example. Within the HR department of the Ministry of Paperwork, they copy and reprint around 5 application forms for each candidate to be granted an interview and sent to the panel.\r\n\r\n   Pallet-loads of paper are then shipped overnight around the country by secure courrier.\r\n\r\n   A competent department would scan the forms, encrypt the data and make it available for download on the ministry network. Saving millions per annum.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-07-30T09:14:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:22.161Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-05T08:38:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-05T08:38:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-30T09:14:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":50815,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50815.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Phone land-line rental charges","background":null,"additional_details":"Why do we  pay a monthly (£14.95) line rental charge to BT?. We do not have to pay a monthly charge for our gas/water pipes, or our electricity lines, so why land-lines!\r\n\r\nThese charges are substaintial to an average family, or indeed to an average person, and there is no justification, whatsoever, for their existence. Over to you BT (and others)\r\n\r\nThe government should ban these scams, for that is what they are...... ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-05-25T15:06:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:09.378Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-11T14:10:26.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-11T14:10:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-25T15:06:09.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":50892,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50892.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"United Kingdom War Referendum","background":null,"additional_details":"I propose that the Government introduce an amendment to the constitution which obliges any Government to seek approval from the general public in the form of a NATIONAL REFERENDUM for any attack on another country, unless the armed forces of that state have declared war on the United Kingdom. True Democracy for the people, deciding the fate of our armed forces.\r\n\r\nPLEASE SIGN IF YOU BELIEVE WAR IS NOW JUST FOR PROFIT.\r\n\r\nNOT WAR FOR PROFIT","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-05-27T15:30:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:09.625Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-29T11:10:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-29T11:10:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-27T15:30:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51431,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51431.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Naafi","background":null,"additional_details":"The Naafi has been bringing cheer to our troops for 100 years.\r\nNow it is going to close because it is \"not economically viable\" any more.\r\nMoney should not come into it when it comes to supporting our troops and their morale.\r\nI urge the Government to do something to stop this tragedy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-06-09T08:37:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:11.551Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-04T09:16:04.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-04T09:16:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-09T08:37:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51970,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51970.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Motorways and trees are the perfect combination","background":null,"additional_details":"Apart from the odd patch of wood, our motorways are noisy, barren scars across the land. I have just returned from a holiday in Germany, driving from Berlin to Bavaria, and their autobahns are literally lined with trees and forests for the length of the country.\r\n\r\nIt needs no detailed scientific explanation of the clear benefits- stable soil, C02 absorption, noise reduction and a more pleasant drive. We need a program to replant trees on the motorways for the future benefit of drivers and biodiversity. There would be literally thousands of volunteers available for such a project nationwide.\r\n\r\nWho's with me! We can't let the Germans win!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-06-23T06:26:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.276Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-24T07:44:25.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-24T07:44:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-23T06:26:17.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52027,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52027.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Public enquiry into the practices and conduct of British policing","background":null,"additional_details":"The reputation of the British police is at an all-time low. The Hillsborough, Ian Tomlinson and Jean Charles de Menezes incidents have shown the police to be completely untrustworthy. The Andrew Mitchell incident has heaped more embarrassment upon an already discredited service and the recent Lawrence revelations are simply staggering. The IPCC has been found to be unfit for purpose; the police are completely out of control. Public confidence in the police can only be restored by an immediate and full public enquiry into what has gone so terribly wrong with the British police service.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-06-24T21:32:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.435Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-25T10:03:38.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-25T10:03:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-24T21:32:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52236,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52236.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Abandon the illegal EEA application fees.","background":null,"additional_details":"Today, on 1 July 2013, the Home Office started charging fees to be issued an EEA Residence Card (starting at £55).\r\n\r\nUnder EU laws, EU citizens and their families have a right to move and reside freely and without restrictions anywhere within the EEA (ref. directive 2004/38/EC).\r\n\r\nUK law states that “A document certifying permanent residence and a permanent residence card shall be issued free of charge.” (ref The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006) section 18(4) )\r\n\r\nWe, the undersigned, want nothing more than holding the Home Office to the prevailing EU and UK laws.\r\n\r\nIn order to do so, we hereby petition the scrapping of the recently introduced EEA Residence Card fees. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-07-01T13:17:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.121Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-02T08:09:01.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-02T08:09:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-01T13:17:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52298,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52298.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service CAFCASS to be removed from dealing with private family cases","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to bring this petition to the attention of Department for Education and further in regards to having a CAFCASS appointed for private family cases which I find should be REMOVED as it is unnecessary conflicting grief and complications caused upon the involved family parties,\r\nIf a child is at RISK the SOCIAL SERVICES would confirm to take such cases in to their own hands and take the necessary actions  to work with the family and have a case report.\r\nTheir are cases where a CHILD is NOT at RISK and is NOT known to SOCIAL SERVICES yet CAFCASS gets involved and does a report and acts very biased towards the family party's causing the family involved unnecessary grief and disruption to the parents and the child involved.\r\n\r\nREMOVE the CAFFCASS from getting involved in private family court case proceedings.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-07-02T18:39:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.348Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-03T07:15:55.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-03T07:15:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-02T18:39:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":46002,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46002.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Criminal punishment no luxuries in jail","background":null,"additional_details":"So we are in state where prison and no longer a deterrent and overflowing with inmates, the cost of incarceration is rising and there is no longer any fear of the justice system.in my opinion it is viewed as an inconvenience more than a punishment and this needs to change.\r\nWe need to stop allowing European courts making decisions regarding the treatment of prisoners, the high court in the uk should be where the wheel stops regarding governing our criminals.\r\nWith this petition I want the government to review prisoners rights, the luxuries which most people cannot afford should be removed, cells should be plain, no electronics, limited phone calls, meals to match nutritional needs as a standard, no requests no specialities.\r\nIt's time to make a change, the way things are they might as well be on the naughty step. Remove the rights of day release and open half way houses to bring people back into society, no open prisons but real incarceration.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-02-15T13:34:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:53.154Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-22T17:23:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-22T17:23:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-15T13:34:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52550,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52550.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Atos Appeals Procedure Change","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to try to prevent the planned October changes to the appeal against an ATOS fit for work decision, whereby, if a claimant is deemed fit for work, by ATOS, he/she will lose there benifits until a decision is made by the DWP. No time limit has been put as to how long this decision must take. They will have to claim JSA but in so doing they will be declaring themselves \"fit for work\" when they have already declared themselves unfit for work!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-07-10T07:15:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:15.210Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-22T11:35:11.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-22T11:35:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-10T07:15:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52552,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52552.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Force All Supermarkets That Sell Products in TetraPak to Offer TetraPak Recycling Facilities","background":null,"additional_details":"Force all shops and supermarkets that sell more than a certain amount of TetraPak cartons (or similar paper-based liquid food and drinks cartons) per annum to offer TetraPak recycling facilities. Smaller shops should be exempt since it would subject them to an unacceptable financial burden, but larger supermarkets that sell a lot of products in TetraPak cartons should be forced to offer this facility.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-07-10T08:44:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:15.218Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-11T09:40:58.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-11T09:40:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-10T08:44:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":46075,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46075.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make it a criminal offence to maliciously report someone for benefit fraud.","background":null,"additional_details":"I would be very grateful is people could sign this epetition and advertise it as well. There must be at least 100000 people who have been maliciously reported as benefit frauds when they are not:-\r\n\r\nhttp://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22678\r\n\r\nMake it a criminal offence to maliciously report someone for benefit fraud.\r\n\r\nResponsible department: Department for Work and Pensions\r\n\r\nGiven the success rate of the \"shop a benefit fraud\" hotline is only 0.31%, a large number of people are being maliciously accused of benefit fraud. Such malicious people should be subject the criminal law similar to wasting police time.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-02-17T19:32:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:53.379Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-25T11:50:55.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-25T11:50:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-17T19:32:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53566,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53566.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"End the governments discrimination policy it has for people that still have to pay csa on the old system","background":null,"additional_details":"This e-petition is to\r\n\r\nStop the government discriminating against people on the csa system pre 1999 and change all these case over to the new system 2011 before they put csa 2 2002 over because let's be honest 2002 & 2011 are the same system ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-08-06T23:07:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:18.786Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-07T15:12:03.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-07T15:12:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-06T23:07:43.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4829,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4829.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"End the great voicemail scam","background":null,"additional_details":"Every day thousands of people make fixed or mobile telephone calls that are routed without warning to a voicemail system. This call, having been connected, is chargeable (or countable within a service plan) and some phone companies will then charge or count the subsequent call made by the would be recipient when they collect the message.\r\n\r\nOften this scenario will trigger a spate of calls, messages and return calls that the originator never wanted.\r\n\r\nI am petitioning for an amendment to be made to existing legislation requiring a new clause in the current Conditions of Entitlement (overseen by OFCOM) for Providers of Publicly Available Telephone Services or Networks in the UK, requiring them to insert an automated warning BEFORE a call is routed to voicemail. EG \"This call will be transferred to a voicemail service in 3 seconds. Please hang up if you don't wish to leave a message\".\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is that callers must be able to CHOOSE to leave a message or not.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-05T12:58:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.629Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T09:46:09.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T09:46:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T12:58:28.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53742,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53742.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Increase financing and improve investment in Regenerative Medicine to treat age-related diseases and ageing","background":null,"additional_details":"Current financing, investment architecture, infrastructure, research and development of Regenerative Medicine as a medical technology to regenerate, rejuvenate and replace ageing tissue and organs is not sufficient to adequately deal with the ageing population crisis and slow and reverse the ageing process.\r\n\r\nThe government should take multiple measures in funding and policy to create the environment and infrastructure needed to adequately deal with the ageing population crises.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-08-11T21:53:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:19.342Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-13T08:40:36.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-13T08:40:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-11T21:53:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54041,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54041.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"polygraph equipment  for use in child sex abuse cases","background":null,"additional_details":"Too many children face further abuse when they face cross examination in court by the lawyers or barristers for the accused. Polygraph use, as part of the process for gathering information, by the police should be used and the evidence that comes from them admissable in court. This would deter  perpertrators from putting in a not guilty plea and it would protect those wrongly accused from an injustice.  ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-08-19T23:16:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:20.382Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-22T07:51:24.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-22T07:51:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-19T23:16:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54194,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54194.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Full steam ahead for HS2","background":null,"additional_details":"Please  go \"full Steam  ahead\"   on the HS2   project.\r\n\r\nLets \"make tracks\"\r\n\r\nThis  is the Big Idea  that  we all need.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-08-25T10:47:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:20.933Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-28T07:10:44.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-28T07:10:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-25T10:47:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54674,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54674.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Show how many e-petitions have been successful","background":null,"additional_details":"This site was created for people to have a say. Despite tens of millions of votes this site does not publish what has been successful but gladly shows what has been refused or closed.\r\n\r\nPlease show to people what e-petitions have been successful after debate to show that MP's are actually listening to people and taking action instead of ignoring and rubbishing valid ideas while worrying about the rent on their 2nd home. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-09-06T22:29:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:22.702Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-17T09:39:47.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-17T09:39:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-06T22:29:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":596,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/596.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Criminal sentences","background":null,"additional_details":"Please let us return to reality and stop treating criminals as if they think like the more righteous among us, they don't. Prison does not work for 2 reasons, it is too easy and too short. It's easy to bring down crime rates, just make burglary legal, which it almost is. Make the sentence fit the crime. 2 years for carrying a knife - 5 years for a gun. 2 years minimum for burglary. 5 years minimum for aggravated robbery. etc. Give time off and privileges for good behaviour but remove automatic sentence reduction. Take away facilities denied to God fearing folk, such as snooker tables gymnasiums, study courses etc. They are there because they transgressed. Build more prisons and prison ships if necessary. All foreign criminals to serve their sentence at their governments expense.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-07-30T16:29:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:22.410Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-04T09:31:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-04T09:31:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-30T16:29:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5901,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5901.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"For Parliament to declare that the death penalty will never be reinstated","background":null,"additional_details":"Since the issue of the death penalty has been raised on this site, we feel that the Government should declare that the death penalty will never be reinstated. It is disturbing that in a modern Parliament some MPs agree with reinstating the inefficient and cruel death penalty. This means that should there be any future debate or vote on the matter, the chances of reinstating it are increased. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-06T13:43:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.268Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T10:48:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T10:48:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T13:43:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":6066,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6066.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"make Premium Rate telephone services illegal in the United Kingdom","background":null,"additional_details":"The cost of Premium Rate telephone services in the United Kingdom is too high and many of the services exploit vulnerable and disabled people into using them when they do not have too much money. As we know, the scandal in 2007 when many television companies that used competitions and quizes with a Premium Rate number proves my point. Do people who have difficulty with relationships because of social and personal relationship difficulties have to use Premium Rate numbers in order to try and get a chance to meet someone? It doesn't seem fair, and at times, the poor can pay more than the rich when it comes to things like this. I would like to see the end of Premium Rate telephone services in the United Kingdom as soon as possible because they are unfair, elitist and even sexist.     ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-06T18:30:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.911Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T12:45:33.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T12:45:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T18:30:07.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":1897,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1897.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop lorries blocking 2 lanes on motorways","background":null,"additional_details":"Between 8am and 6pm create a law that prevents lorries from overtaking on motorways and dual-carriage ways.  Thus allowing general traffic to flow more freely, reducing congestion and preventing tailgating in the middle lane by lorries.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:18:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.635Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-04T15:10:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-04T15:10:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:18:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2010,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2010.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"2 year limit for MPs to claim expenses to match the rest of the public","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently anyone that incurs expenses travelling from home to place of work can only claim for two years before it is considered their normal place of work. This rule should apply to MP's when travelling to and from their constituency (or second home). If this was the case the cost of fuel and road travel would finally impact the people who can influence it's cost the most. Once MP's have to pay the same as the rest of us for travel you would soon find the cost of petrol duty being cut to a few pence and rail travel falling by more than half.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:41:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.965Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-06T12:06:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-06T12:06:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:41:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":46601,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46601.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Teaching evolution in school","background":null,"additional_details":"The Department for Education should remove state funding from any school that does not teach evolution as a provable fact or includes any positive discussion of creationism in any science leason.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-03-01T20:15:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:55.099Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-05T14:59:15.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-05T14:59:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-01T20:15:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2963,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2963.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban tobacco","background":null,"additional_details":"Smoking causes significant damage to public health.  The government must agree to a timetable to restrict the availability of tobacco with a view to abolishing it's availability entirely over the next 10 years.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:17:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.729Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T09:48:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T09:48:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:17:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3199,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3199.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Privatise the NHS","background":null,"additional_details":"Why in such economic strife do we still have a fully funded NHS system. It needs privatising to create competition, innovation and new thinking. It is a non profit organisation at the moment and could be marketed around the World.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T20:29:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.478Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T09:57:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T09:57:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T20:29:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3349,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3349.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Return of mandatory dog licences","background":null,"additional_details":"Return of dog licences to prevent people keeping banned breeds, fighting dogs and indiscriminate dog breeding and puppy farms.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T21:12:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.894Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T14:09:26.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T14:09:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T21:12:13.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3618,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3618.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"No Tax for armed forces personal serving abroad","background":null,"additional_details":"Members of the armed forces serving abroad on Operational tours (for example Afghanistan) and who spend six month plus out of the country should not have to pay tax as well receiving there operational bonus. Why should some one who is serving the UK while spending a significant amount of time out the country have to pay tax for services they are not receiving.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T22:18:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:31.685Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:09:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T09:09:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T22:18:02.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3551,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3551.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap early release for good behavior for all persons in prison","background":null,"additional_details":"Abolish early release on sentences.\r\nAll inmates should serve the whole of their sentence, including life means life!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-04T22:00:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:31.484Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T10:26:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-08T11:26:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T22:00:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":431,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/431.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Accountability of the Judiciary to the Voters","background":null,"additional_details":"We call on the Government to create a Judicial Watchdog Authority, whose task it is to review the sentancing record of Judges, and to investigate complaints from the public about sentancing.  The Watchdog should refer Judges with a poor record and or a disproportionate level of complaints against them to the Home Secretary for disciplinary action, or dismissal.  The victim of a crime should have the right of appeal against the sentance given to the perpetrator. The watchdog should have the ability to instruct the Judge to review the sentance.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-07-29T19:56:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:21.820Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-04T09:52:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-04T09:52:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T19:56:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4130,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4130.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Pension Credit at 60","background":null,"additional_details":"Pension Credit should be restored to people aged 60 and over, who are unemployed, as age discrimination although illegal is still widely practised among Employers, and older people have much less chance of finding a job than younger people.It is unjust that older people who have worked and paid into the system for most of their lives have to live on basic Jobseekers allowance, which is kept deliberately low to encourage people back to work. Those who want to work but are prevented from doing so because of age discrimination, should not have to live in poverty!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-05T07:38:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:33.266Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T11:53:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T11:53:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T07:38:27.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4218,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4218.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"CONVEYANCING","background":null,"additional_details":"Buying and selling a house in this country is a nightmare and one of the most stressful episodes of one's life. We need to move to a more equitable system such as in Canada where BOTH vendor and purchaser have to deposit 20%, which is not repayable if either party reneges. In England & Wales the process seems to serve only estate agents and lawyers , the customer is certainly not served.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-05T08:34:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:33.549Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T14:25:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T14:25:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T08:34:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":483,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/483.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tax plastic bags","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned call upon the government to impose a tax on single use plastic carrier bags.  This will address the issues of litter, pollution of our environment, the waste of non-renewable resources and the harm to wildlife all of which are caused by plastic carrier bags.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-07-29T22:57:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:22.009Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T09:15:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T09:15:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T22:57:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54885,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54885.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Use your indicators.","background":null,"additional_details":"Like them or hate them, car indicators are there for a reason. All vehicles have them, yet using them is not a legal requirement. Using them tells pedestrians & other road users what your intentions are. Not using them could result in someone getting hurt, or worse. Many lives are affected by those who chose not to indicate.\r\n\r\nPlease support this 'drive' to make it law that indicators must be used when on the road.\r\n\r\nResponsible driving is not too high a price to pay for your freedom on the road.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-09-14T11:41:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:23.412Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-16T09:43:57.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-16T09:43:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-14T11:41:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":55175,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55175.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"People Claiming Benifits Should do Comunity Service","background":null,"additional_details":"I want to allow people who are on benefits and who are not benefiting there own cause and the country's cause by getting them to perform simple Community Service jobs like clean up the streets or paint over graffiti or even help out in a community centre and should be able to do at least 2 hours a day community service to bennifit the local comunitys when they are getting paid to do nothing anyway !\r\n\r\nonly exception to this should be people on disability even then there is a job in a community centre which they could carry out such as typing things up or taking a register,\r\n\r\nbottom line is we need to find jobs for these people to do whilst they are on bennifits, this will also bennifit them by getting them back into a work routine and giving them some sort of work ethics for the younger people who havt yet had a job","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-09-23T20:10:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:24.343Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-25T10:11:23.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-25T10:11:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-23T20:10:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":7234,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/7234.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce A 99p Coin","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition calls for a genuine consideration of the introduction of a 99p coin into the British financial system.\r\n\r\nIt would reduce the need for small change in the economy, make purchases more convenient and offset the loss of millions of pennies from the UK economy each year.\r\n\r\nA discussion is needed on this matter, as it could provide a boost to the UK economy at a time when it needs it most.\r\n\r\nThis is not a joke, it could genuinely help streamline the UK economy at a low-end purchases level.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-08T20:24:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:43.615Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T12:50:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T12:50:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-08T20:24:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":55317,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55317.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Increase the budget & size of the Royal Navy","background":null,"additional_details":"Our navy had a long and proud history of being the worlds police for roughly 150 years; we wouldn't be able to defend any of our territories at current rates, its mad!\r\nRelocate the proposed budget for overseas aid that has clearly failed and increase the number of Type 45's, Type 26's and thee Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-09-27T21:07:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:24.893Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-08T12:41:08.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-08T12:41:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-27T21:07:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":55529,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55529.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bereavement counselling to be offered to all children under 18","background":null,"additional_details":"as a child I lost my father & grandfather whilst studying for my GCSE's, this caused me to achieve very low & I still suffer with feelings related to the loss in my life. I feel that if I had been given bereavement counselling as a child I would not be facing these problems in life & I would be able to move on from the things that happened. There are few services in the UK that offer bereavement counselling, children cannot afford to travel for these. I fear that there are many more children out there losing important people in their lives & aren't learning how to deal with the emotions around it properly. I feel that bereavement counselling needs to be offered to all children under the age of 18 who've lost someone in their lives due to death.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-10-04T23:20:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:25.572Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-07T08:31:51.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-07T08:31:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-04T23:20:42.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":55706,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55706.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Promote Wave Energy as Renewable Resource","background":null,"additional_details":"Harnessing the power of the sea is expensive, but once in place, it is a resource that will never cease to generate energy and with the correct technology and robust engineering, will stand the test of time. 'Fracking', 'windfarms' and solar 'fields' are costly, damaging to the environment, and unsightly. With intelligent design, Great Britain could supply its own energy needs without the need to rely so heavily on fossil fuels and other less reliable renewable resources. I would like the government to invest more thought and money towards this idea.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-10-10T06:14:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:26.132Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-10T08:31:24.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-10T08:31:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-10T06:14:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":55738,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55738.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Save British Libraries","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop closures of libraries in England. Prevent the cuts which are threatening to destroy the work done in promoting reading to improve literacy. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-10-10T19:44:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:26.248Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-17T09:55:44.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-17T09:55:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-10T19:44:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56247,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56247.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Free prescription for all sufferers of TM/NMO and ADEM.","background":null,"additional_details":"TM, EDEM and NMO are all rare neurological conditions. There are no known treatments, just medications to control the effects on the body. Many people are confined to constant pain and frequent trips to Hospitals. Many have to have 4 plus different medications per day and these are NOT free, so this is very costly. Please make these medications (prescriptions) free, it will cost more to the NHS if these sufferers have to be admitted to Hospital. Come on, its the right thing to do.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-10-23T15:08:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:28.049Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-24T08:34:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-24T08:34:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-23T15:08:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56271,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56271.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the Government from limiting student's options in the Arts","background":null,"additional_details":"With immediate effect schools are no longer able to submit students on more than 1 Art course at GCSE. This means any students who take more than 1 of the following: Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, 3D... will only be able to be entered for 1 qualification and render the other course useless. Some students thrive through the Arts, especially if not academically inclined.\r\n\r\nThis should be withdrawn and student's freedom to choose their subjects to study should be reinstated.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-10-24T09:37:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:28.131Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-31T09:37:11.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-31T09:37:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-24T09:37:13.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56432,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56432.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Private landlords to include clause for pets in tenancy","background":null,"additional_details":"A PETITION TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE LANDLORDS TO ACCEPT DOMESTIC PETS. Many private landlords are including a no pet policy in their tenancies, & due to the housing crisis and bedroom tax many are having to move into private properties and lose their beloved pets. We wish to propose a clause to be added in private tenancies to allow pets such as dogs or cats but that the owners are responsible for any damage the pet does to the property or garden and would be deducted from any deposit refund.\r\nThe animal rescues are full and many being taken free for bait on the web / abandoned / euthanised because good homes cannot be found for them. It is not fair to pets or the families to be torn apart when it is not necessary!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-10-29T15:30:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:28.664Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-30T09:46:15.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-30T08:46:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-29T15:30:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56672,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56672.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change taxation policies to make Churches to pay tax","background":null,"additional_details":"The Church of England posts a turnover of over £1bn each year. As well as holding assets worth £4.4bn. To help bring more money into the treasury we need ot start taxing churches and religions. There is no need in 2013 for these institutions to be tax exempt.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-11-05T20:58:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:29.512Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-06T09:20:44.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-06T09:20:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-05T20:58:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":57437,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57437.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Illegalise unpaid internships/work","background":null,"additional_details":"According to the IPPR there are about 130,000 people working as unpaid interns.\r\n\r\nFrom the trade union website. (http://www.tuc.org.uk/economic-issues/internships-london-out-reach-most-uks-youngsters)\r\nAlthough at times valuable, \"too often internships are about exploitation, staff being undercut, and employers benefitting from a huge pool of cheap and willing labour\".\r\nAlthough I would say its not about willing labour, many don't have an alternative choice.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe naive recently graduated (who are heavily indebted due to Higher Education student loand) are perhaps the most vunerable.\r\n\r\nInterns are doing real work, for full-time hours for no money, is this not a modern form of slavery?\r\n\r\nThe government needs to start funding companies for internships to be paid, and BAN all unpaid internships effective immediately.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-11-22T14:30:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:32.178Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-27T09:39:18.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-27T09:39:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-22T14:30:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":57449,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57449.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make foreigners learn english to a workplace level.or withdraw their benefits","background":null,"additional_details":"Make all foreigners living the uk.learn english to a workplacement level.pr withdraw their welfare and housing benefits,then deport them and their familys.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-11-22T22:15:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:32.219Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-25T09:54:38.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-25T09:54:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-22T22:15:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}