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I think a firm decision had to be made by the justice system in order for Britain to maintain any type of faith in it.\r\n\r\nI am urging as many people to sign this petition and protect our world.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-11-26T23:25:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:32.752Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-29T10:06:59.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-28T10:06:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-26T23:25:15.000Z","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":47160,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/47160.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":"HMS liverpool to be berthed in liverpool as per HMS Belfast is in London","background":null,"additional_details":"HMS Liverpool to be berthed in Liverpool to boost tourism and generate employment.\r\nLong term investment of historical value against scrap value.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-03-15T09:35:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:56.953Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-21T14:29:48.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-21T14:29:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-15T09:35:03.000Z","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":47246,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/47246.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":"Benefit Card","background":null,"additional_details":"In the last few years billions of pounds of tax-payers money has been given to those on benefits. What I propose is a 'Benefit Card' a credit card-like item, funded by the government, which those on benefits can use to purchase essentials, so food, non-alcoholic drinks, toilet rolls and baby food (if applicable) ect. can be brought using this card.\r\n\r\nBy introducing such a scheme the factors behind unemployment would decrease, as this would remove the ability to purchase drugs, alcohol and non-essentials such as cigarettes. By removing the ability for those not in work to buy such products it would give a better incentive for those not in work to find a job. It would also reduce the amount of money given to those on benefits as only what is necessary would be paid for.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of this scheme would reduce the amount of tax-payers money spent of alcohol and drugs, and increase the employment rate as there would be a greater incentive for those on benefits to find work.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-03-16T18:12:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:57.220Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-18T12:48:13.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-18T12:48:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-16T18:12:49.000Z","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":58621,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58621.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 companies automatically charging customers for unwanted services","background":null,"additional_details":"I call on the Government to stop companies automatically charging customers for their services unless the customer contacts the company to 'opt out' or cancel a contract.\r\n\r\nAs from 4/01/2014 BT will 'opt in' customers to paid-for services that were previously free so that customers will pay a new monthly charge unless they contact the company to cancel.\r\n\r\nSome Insurance companies automatically renew a policy unless the policy holder contacts the company to cancel.\r\n\r\nConsumers should have the choice to 'opt in' or renew and not be automatically charged for a product or service they do not or no longer want.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-12-24T18:52:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:36.306Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-06T09:11:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-06T08:11:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-24T18:52:31.000Z","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":10992,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10992.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":"Extend the smoking ban to tourist attractions aimed at children","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban smoking within tourist attractions and activities  aimed at children 16 years and under.\r\n\r\nBecause attractions such as theme parks, activity farms and children's playgrounds are open air they are not covered by the smoking ban.  Children should be able to enjoy such activities without the fresh air being spoiled by cigarette smoke.  They should also be prevented as much as possible from seeing adults smoke.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:54:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.508Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:21:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:21:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:54:58.000Z","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":47285,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/47285.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":"Regulation by quota, of \"Recruitment Agency\" jobs","background":null,"additional_details":"Job recruitment agencies now have at least 50% of all available work. This is a stealth job-tax. They significantly reduce the rights avaiable to the worker, in order to increase corporate mobility.\r\n\r\nWe should utilize the piece of legislature :-\r\n\r\n\"C181 Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997\"\r\n\r\nAnd create a \"quota\" for the amount of work available via agencies, set at perhaps 5-10% of total labour market.\r\n\r\nThis should encourage healthy competition between agencies. Those doing good business will survive, those who don't will not.\r\n\r\nIt will also encourage a sense of responsibility towards the respective operating nation, by large corproations, as they will be required to employ more people directly, thus affording the workers full rights. And maintaining a more stable workforce, and thus forth economy.\r\n\r\nAs such these entities are, as far as i'm aware, still under the jurisdiction of the government. 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","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-18T09:26:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.498Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T11:14:40.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-23T12:14:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T09:26:15.000Z","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":47322,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/47322.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 porn on social networking sites!","background":null,"additional_details":"The creators of Facebook manage to remove pages or group that broadcast controversial humour, but I have witnessed many pornographic videos on Facebook that have not been taken down, despite being reported many times. The videos are graphic and are often of girls under 18. These videos need to be taken down as soon as they are uploaded, there are people as young as 13 on this site!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2013-03-18T18:28:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:57.475Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-19T11:55:23.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-19T11:55:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-18T18:28:03.000Z","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":5425,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5425.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":"Legalise Pepper Spray for People in Danger!","background":null,"additional_details":"Every year at least 50 people are killed when a deranged person the police already knew about murders their target. Remember that vicar who had to defend himself against a well-known lunatic with nothing but a child's toy? How many ex-partners kill every year? Ever had a stalker?\r\n\r\nPepper sprays are non-lethal and no one will come to permanent harm. The attacker can be prevented from approaching their target and can be apprehended when the police, eventually, show up - then taken away and prosecuted or treated.\r\n\r\nIf you trust the police to protect you, go sign something else. If you are already familiar with their  customer service standards, and don't want to risk your life on the offchance they've improved any, you'll probably want to sign!\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-05T21:17:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.610Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T09:16:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T09:16:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T21:17:34.000Z","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":58932,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58932.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":"Regulate E-Cigs as a Reduced Harm Product, Not Tobacco","background":null,"additional_details":"E-cigarettes present a unique problem for regulators, but the approaches being considered thus far are analogous to trying to fit a square block into a triangular hole. There is no tobacco in e-cigarettes, and current evidence shows that e-cigarettes are comparable in safety to approved smoking cessation products like patches, gums and inhalers. E-cigarettes are orders of magnitude safer than cigarettes, and treating them identically from a regulatory perspective would be absurd and disproportionate. The European Commission’s recent proposal is a prime example of the sort of legislation that threatens a promising ally in the fight against smoking. Reference: http://ecigarettereviewed.com/european-commission-proposes-idiotic-e-cig-legislation/\r\n\r\nWe urge you to: Refuse to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco products; Avoid unnecessary restrictions on advertising; Avoid instituting a nicotine limit; Institute reasonable manufacturing standards.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2014-01-07T00:09:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:37.572Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-07T09:12:48.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-07T09:12:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-07T00:09:17.000Z","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":13822,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13822.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":"Banning Use of Baillifs ","background":null,"additional_details":"The use of Baillifs in the UK should become a thing of the past. The use of intimidation and force to make someone pay back debt has no place in civilised society. The use of mediation and debt counselling should be promoted. The Baillif system is no different than 'sending the big boys' round. They have an ethics policy to adhere to which is being laughed at. It is virtually impossible to have any complaint against a baillif upheld. I call on the government to make this legalised bullying history.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-20T07:28:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.925Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T10:25:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T10:25:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-20T07:28:51.000Z","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":59685,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/59685.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 Genocide In Sudan By Al Bashir's Government","background":null,"additional_details":"The Sudanese Government, led by Al Bashir  has been carrying out a 10 year campaign of genocide against its own people who are of Black African ethnicity.They have been acting with absolute impunity even though they have been wanted for war crimes for most of those years.Their campaign centres mainly around Darfur, the Nuba Mountains, and the Blue Nile.Daily bombing raids are carried out by Migs, Antonov jets and helicopter gunships and on the ground atrocities are carried out by the Arab backed militia .Every day innocent men women and children are systematically sought out and murdered.The world is strangely silent.in stark contrast to the events in Syria and S.Sudan.We urgently request the British Government to break its silence and put pressure on Al Bashir to stop  these atrocities with immediate effect. We cannot allow this to go on any longer. Please sign our petition and add your voice to fight for those who have none.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2014-01-25T00:58:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:40.187Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-27T10:04:27.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-27T10:04:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-25T00:58:41.000Z","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":59833,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/59833.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":"Prevent all service companies from increasing prices for consumers on fixed term contracts","background":null,"additional_details":"Recently BT and O2 have raised their charges, including for those who are in a fixed term contract. All service companies should be prevented from doing this unless there is a clear opt in specifically to say that price increases are a possibility.\r\n\r\nThe Government should legislate to ensure:\r\nConsumers are aware of potential price increases before a contract is agreed, by having an opt in box that needs to be ticked.\r\nThat all contracts can only be agreed in some kind of written form.\r\nThat customers who have been victims of such increases within the last 3 years should be able to receive compensation.\r\n\r\nOn the last point, I believe the stealth used by these companies is worse than those used for PPI. 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Please tell the EU to keep their grubby hands off the working mens meagre pension savings. People have  worked all their life trying to build up something for retirement, being as they  can no longert rely on there being a state pension. The last thing they want is for ANYONE to take ANY risk (for NO return) with the little pot that has been accumulated\r\n\r\nHere is the link:  http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/12/us-eu-banks-savings-idUSBREA1B1ZI20140212","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2014-02-13T19:44:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:44.299Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-17T15:09:45.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-17T14:09:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-13T19:44:46.000Z","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":14314,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14314.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":"Rethink Child Benefit changes in 2012","background":null,"additional_details":"In 2012 the government propose to remove child benefit to higher rate tax payers. It has been called 'a fair tax'.\r\n\r\nHowever, if a couple both earn just under the threshold (total income = ~£75K), they keep the benefit, while a family with a sole provider earning just over the limit (total income = ~£40) loses it. This is simply not a fair tax.\r\n\r\nI propose that means tested benefits are used instead, it is the only 'fair' way.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":16,"created_at":"2011-08-23T11:34:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:06.639Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T09:26:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-15T08:26:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-23T11:34:02.000Z","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":61455,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61455.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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Working people need to know how many hours they are to be expected to work otherwise the jobs system become redundant. It is unfair and unreasonable to expect people to not know how, when and in what condition they are to be working every day. Modern business is doing this so as they can exploit ordinary people by using them only when they need them and not when mums, dads and families need the money. This practice must stop. Sign this petition and we will lobby to legally enforce minimum hours contracts that stipulate your expected working hours.\r\nOvertime is a privilege for the company, not for workers...","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2015-01-18T20:39:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:29.539Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-19T07:49:00.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-18T20:39:35.000Z","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":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":72504,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72504.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":"Teach miscarriage in schools","background":null,"additional_details":"Sex education in British schools should cover not only the acts of intercourse, conception, gestation and birth - but also miscarriage and child loss.\r\n\r\n1 in 5 pregnancies - about 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies - end in miscarriage, and more than 80 percent of these losses happen before 12 weeks.\r\n\r\nBy not teaching our girls, and boys, the risks, possibilities and realities of pregnancy we are setting them up for a much harder emotional journey should they experience a loss themselves. By teaching a sugar coated view of pregnancy many women and couples may decide to put off childbirth and find in later life that it is a much harder act than had initially been expected.\r\n\r\nWe have a duty to reach our young people the facts of life - be they miraculous or devastating - and the ignorance and stigma of such a common issue when discussing human reproduction should not be allowed to continue. 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Why should be told to live in one room while the government uses their money for aid oversea. It is time they were stopped from doing has they please with tax payers money charity begins at home.\r\nSo please sign this we will all be old and cold maybe one day. £500 for each per year could make a massive difference.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-11-12T19:02:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.913Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-13T11:34:14.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-12T19:02:03.000Z","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":70890,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70890.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":"Lets provide mandatory education in confidence & self awareness at schools nationwide.","background":null,"additional_details":"Mental health issues, cosmetic surgery, suicide, etc. are all on the rise & research shows that a lot of the issues resulting in this increase in statistics actually stem from childhood. If this is the case then isn't it our duty to provide children with the tools to deal with serious issues & offer an environment for them to confidently discuss any issues they may have?\r\n\r\nThere is a huge variety of techniques that can be adapted to instil confidence & self belief in students of any age, starting at nursery level. If children are taught to appreciate & respect themselves as well as others then isn't that paving the way for a better co-existence for all in future generations? Equipping children with these skills has the potential to decrease bullying, encourage communication, improve social & mental awareness, boost confidence, etc.\r\n\r\nIf you want a better future for our children then please sign this petition.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-10-15T13:14:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.123Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-16T08:16:11.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-15T13:14:37.000Z","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":69878,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69878.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":"The pledge to Scotland, and further devolution to the rest of the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"As an English citizen of the United Kingdom, I propose that we call on Parliament to:\r\n\r\n1. Unconditionally fulfil the pledge made to the Scottish people during the recent Independence Referendum.\r\n\r\n2. Devolve more powers to the Welsh and Northern Ireland Assemblies, in the light of the recent Scottish Referendum.\r\n\r\n3. Initiate an England-wide discussion (through a Constitutional convention) of how we (England) want to have devolved power.\r\n\r\nOur Westminster politicians seem to have become embroiled in discussions about how powers should be devolved to England, and linking this to the pledge made to the people of Scotland. However, a pledge is a pledge, and the fulfilling of which should not be affected by party politics.\r\n\r\nIssues to be resolved regarding the 'West Lothian question' can wait a year of so to be resolved properly, rather than rushing into a poorly thought-out solution. England deserves a proper solution to this, and determining this solution will take time.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-09-21T09:49:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:15.567Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-22T11:33:18.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-21T09:49:45.000Z","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":68102,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68102.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":"Withdrawal Of Citizenship for UK Nationals fighting for Foreign Armies","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe the UK Government should seriously consider revoking the citizenship of ALL UK Nationals who are travelling abroad for the purposes of serving with foreign Armed Forces, Militaries, and Malitia. The same consideration should also be given where the individual has dual nationality and is spending the majority of thier time resident on UK Shores. Any social, cultural, religious, personal and ancestoral reasons for serving with armed fores other than the UK's own should not be taken into consideration. Please sign if you believe UK Nationals should only be fighting for the UK Armed Forces.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-07-29T19:35:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:09.237Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-31T14:00:35.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-29T19:35:53.000Z","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":68021,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68021.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":"protect UK drivers from illegal immigrants","background":null,"additional_details":"More and more Illegal Immigrants are trying to access the UK, they are coming in via HGV'S and Coaches from European Ports hidden in the load or underneath the trailers.\r\nThey are getting more and more violent towards drivers when found.\r\n\r\nCurrently A HGV Driver faces a fine of up to £1000 per immigrant found.\r\n\r\nwhat We are asking is for:\r\n\r\n1. the Fine to be scrapped for the driver unless it can be proved they have acted negligently in allowing them to gain access to there vehicle (innocent until proven Guilty)\r\n\r\n2. an agreement with the Country where the port is that the Immigrants are not just released outside of the port area to try again and they are actually dealt with.\r\n\r\n3. More UK Border force officers stationed at the ports to undertake more checks on more vehicles.\r\n\r\n4. a secure area prior to the Border Control Points where a driver can safely check their load and trailer where there is security staff available to assist when required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-07-26T21:44:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:08.965Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-31T14:17:26.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-26T21:44:31.000Z","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":67703,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67703.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":"Provision of Public Toilets","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like Government to take responsibility  for providing public toilets nationally. Toilets are the one thing that everybody needs and should be available everywhere. New ones need to be built rather than closing them down. Local councils are closing them down at an alarming rate..  It is an action which is causing distress to a huge number of the population","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-07-18T17:24:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:07.947Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-08-06T12:37:56.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-18T17:24:25.000Z","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":66978,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66978.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":"UK Petition to legalise Pepper/CS spray, with issue of a certificate from the police for people at risk of harm with exemption from the fire arms act.","background":null,"additional_details":"If a criminal decides to rob, rape, or attack you, whats to stop them?\r\nWould you be strong enough to fight them off?\r\nGet away?\r\nIn the UK it's legal to carry a rape alarm or defence 'dye spray'.\r\n\r\nHow good do you think these things would be against a determinded attacker when no one is around?\r\n\r\nPepper/CS spray are probably one of the LEAST lethal means of defence and are also very affective in giving precious seconds to get away to somewhere safe for help. But its illegal in the UK and if you get caught with it you can be imprisoned and/or be given a fine.\r\nThe Oxford dictionary states its definition of a 'firearm' as - 'A rifle, pistol, or other portable gun.'\r\n\r\nI am seeking an exemption from section 5 of the firearms act 1968, rather than to remove them from the act. This would maintain that misuse would still be a punishible crime.\r\n\r\nThis firearms offence has the effect of destroying careers and job prospects for something the courts seem to accept as a trivial crime.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-06-30T19:18:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:05.317Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-02T12:55:43.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-02T13:55:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-30T19:18:21.000Z","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":62404,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62404.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":"Tony Benn's 'Commonwealth of Britain Bill'","background":null,"additional_details":"In honour of the late Anthony Neil Wedgwood \"Tony\" Benn, we the undersigned request a parliamentary debate on modernising the Westminster system as detailed in The Commonwealth of Britain Bill 1991. This includes, but is not limited to,\r\n\r\n- The disestablishment of the Church of England\r\n- Ending the constitutional status of the royal house\r\n- A head of state elected by both houses of parliament\r\n- An elected second chamber\r\n- A written constitution\r\n- Equal numbers of male and female representatives in both chambers of parliament\r\n\r\nWe believe these reforms to be essential to a modern democratic system, all of which are long overdue.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-03-14T11:16:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:49.487Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-18T15:41:58.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-18T15:41:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-14T11:16:17.000Z","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":62337,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62337.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":"Establish a drinks container deposit scheme to increase recycling and reduce litter","background":null,"additional_details":"The undersigned would like to see the introduction of a bottle and can deposit scheme in order to increase the amount of plastics/glass/aluminium which the UK recycles.\r\n\r\nThe way the scheme works is that for each drinks container bought (eg. at a Supermarket), the Supermarket would then add a small deposit (eg. £0.25) to the bill.\r\n\r\nAfter the bottle has been used, the customer would simply return it to the shop and receive the £0.25 deposit back.\r\n\r\nThe shop would then have the bottle recycled.\r\n\r\nSchemes such as this already operate very successfully in Germany, Norway and Sweden.  In these countries, recycling is common practice and litter is much less of an issue.\r\n\r\nThis scheme would instil the habit of recycling and not cost the consumer any extra, providing they recycle the container.\r\n\r\nThe scheme could be phased in gradually to allow businesses to cope with the implementation.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-03-12T22:38:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:49.264Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-13T12:37:58.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-13T12:37:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-12T22:38:05.000Z","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":70777,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70777.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":"UKIP Leader should be present at Remembrance Sunday  Ceremony","background":null,"additional_details":"Following UKIP winning the Euro Elections, their substantial gains in Local Government and their recent winning of a Westminster seat, it is right and proper that Nigel Farage be present at the Remembrance Sunday Ceremony in Whitehall to represent the millions of people that have voted for UKIP and in honour of their family and friends that have given their lives for our freedoms today.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-10-13T13:31:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:18.745Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-24T13:21:36.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-13T13:31:09.000Z","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":60830,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60830.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 HS2 & Spend the money on Flood Defenses & river dredging","background":null,"additional_details":"Scrap HS2 where the costs are too great in this time of austerity. Spend the money on flood defences and dredging the rivers. Buy the specialist river dredging equipment NOW. Purchase more pumping equipment to drain the Somerset levels NOW. Establish and improve impregnable sea defences. Build river barriers wall to protect towns. Compensate all those home owners, farmers and businesses that have been polluted by sewage. Help them now with support and money.\r\n\r\nFund this instantly by simply SRAPPING HS2\r\n\r\nEnvironmentally HS2 is a disaster threatening at least 350 unique habitats, 50 ancient woodlands, 30 river corridors, 24 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and hundreds of other important areas which cannot be replaced.\r\n\r\nHS2 would have significant social impacts, uprooting householders and devastating communities without proper compensation.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-02-13T00:17:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:44.145Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-13T09:29:24.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-13T09:29:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-13T00:17:15.000Z","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":60717,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60717.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":"Memorial day for victims who have died because of bullying","background":null,"additional_details":"There should be a memorial day for those victims who have died/committed suicide because of bullying. Because these people shouldn't have gone through this dramatic trauma.\r\n\r\nAlso, it may imply that by doing this it could make the bullies feel guilty for what they have done also, it could lead to them to stop bullying. This is very important because this will not only effect the people who are getting bullied it will put an end to bullying in some way.\r\n\r\nA memorial will not only remember the people who have died but will also give the bullies an opportunity to rectify their  mistakes. This is a very important day and will be remembered through out history. This will also give the victims an opportunity to be more confident and speak out to people if they are getting bullied.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-02-11T13:54:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:43.740Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-13T16:56:09.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-13T16:56:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-11T13:54:12.000Z","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":59092,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/59092.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":"Take seriously and investigate the disappearance of children from Schools because of Forced Marriage","background":null,"additional_details":"I petition the Education Secretary to seriously investigate and take action of the disappearance of children from classroom who victims of Forced Marriage.\r\n\r\nNobody should be allowed to simply go missing. It is a known fact from that there are empty seats in classrooms because children are being forced to marry. But yet, there is no defining difference being made.\r\n\r\nWe can't allow the persistent and continual denial that children aren't going missing from our classrooms and that forced marriages aren't a problem. It is obvious that this prevailing culture of ignorance is a barrier that is a stark endangerment to lives.\r\n\r\nEvery life matters, there can be no segregation of rights, education and life chances. A person is more than just a number. With every life lost there is another generation gone and that is the ultimate cost.\r\n\r\nIt is everyone's right to educated and be protected.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-01-10T14:53:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:38.116Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-14T11:12:04.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-14T10:12:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-10T14:53:42.000Z","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":58566,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58566.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":"The Internet should not be censored","background":null,"additional_details":"We are opposed to the censorship of the Internet in any form. Responsible internet use lies in the hands of guardians rather than a web filter. Such a web filter is likely an insufficient safe guard and can be seen as a creeping attempt to censor information.\r\n\r\nWe believe the net should be neutral traffic should not be discriminated against based on content or protocol. To do so would be an invasion of privacy. Requiring users to opt-out of a web filter forces them to document their online activity. We do not believe it is the responsibility of the UK government to impose regulations of what content can be consumed on the Internet.\r\n\r\nWe believe that the Internet should remain free of any kind of deep packet inspection, the kind much like the illegal trials conducted by BT with Phorm on 18,000 unknowing users in 2006. Such implementation lays ground for further restriction ahead and increased censorship.\r\n\r\nWe do not think censorship should be delegated to the state and oppose this. 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Now anyone can type in your name and find you. Over the past few weeks I have tried changing my name twice so that it does not include my last name but still when you type in my last name, my profile becomes visible.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher this is a serious problem, I like many others have been victims of identity fraud on Facebook and more recently my profile photo has been taken by students saved and passed around the school. This has happened to many members of staff. It is a total invasion of our privacy, which Facebook used to safeguard us against. But for some reason they no longer feel it is necessary.\r\n\r\nFacebook please bring back the option for people to choose whether they can be searched for by name. We need protection.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2013-12-18T17:21:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:35.790Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-19T14:00:36.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-19T14:00:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-18T17:21:09.000Z","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":57289,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57289.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":"A standardised Cycling Exam for all Cyclists wishing to use the Road","background":null,"additional_details":"The Introduction of a standardised Cycling exam and Test to be taken by all Cyclists wishing to use british roads.\r\n\r\nCurrently all other road users such as Car drivers and Motorcyclists must sit and pass an Exam and Practical test before they are able to use the Road.  I believe the introduction of such a test and exam for Cyclists would not only help make our roads safer but would increase public awareness of cyclists and help prevent accidents.\r\n\r\nThis exam would Cover areas such as Road Awareness, Cycling Safety and Rules/Regulations.  A practical exam would include a test cycling on a main road and how to properly approach junctions.\r\n\r\nThis exam would not have to be expensive or time consuming however it should be considered a legal requirement for all cyclists and fines should be in place for cyclists who use the roads illegaly.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2013-11-19T09:34:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:31.658Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-20T08:45:38.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-20T08:45:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-19T09:34:40.000Z","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":56547,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56547.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":"Bicycle s to be covered in detail by new extension to Road Traffic Act","background":null,"additional_details":"1) Bicycles should be registered in a similar way to motorcycles so that those who break the road traffic act regulations may be identified. The same number should be stamped into the frame and a registration document issued at the cycle owners cost.\r\n2) A yearly safety inspection like an MOT will be mandatory. The inspection details will be entered on a central database by the inspecting mechanic.\r\n3) Third party insurance will be carried. Likewise a central database will be used to determine validity of insurance as per motor vehicles.\r\n4) Where facilities such as cycle paths and cycle lanes exist their use will be compulsory.\r\n5) A licence based on a highway code theory test will be a requirement to ride on public roads. Existing full licence holders for any vehicle automatically are allowed this category.\r\n6) Children younger than 10 years MUST be accompanied by an adult of 18 years or over holding valid insurance cover for both himself and the children.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2013-11-02T11:48:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:29.093Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-05T13:18:38.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-05T13:18:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-02T11:48:50.000Z","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":72320,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72320.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 annual charges","background":null,"additional_details":"The current charge by the regulators on a pension pot is a small percentage in the range of 0.5 to 3% of the total amount in the fund.  This amount is charged regardless of how the fund performed, guaranteeing income to the fund manager and not the fund owner.\r\n\r\nIn line with the governments commitment to improve and encourage people to prepare for retirement, could the government consider passing legislation that would limit the charge on a pension fund to a percentage of the increase only in the fund.  So the annual charge due to the fund managers is 10-20% of the increase in the fund for that year.  If the fund performs negatively, they get nothing. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2014-11-23T00:54:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:24.266Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-24T12:43:47.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-23T00:54:29.000Z","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":55963,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55963.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":"Lasting Power of Attorney","background":null,"additional_details":"The introduction of Lasting Powers of Attorney has brought with it, excessive complexity and cost. If a solicitor is used, the cost is prohibitive. If an individual prepares their own form, it is a complex procedure for the novice and registration costs alone are high.\r\nThe government is currently reviewing the separate \"health\" segment, with a view to converting this to a tick box on the \"finance\" segment.\r\nThe opportunity should be taken to revert to something more in line with the former Enduring Power of Attorney document which was far more simple and cheaper to deal with.\r\nThe existing Lasting Power of Attorney document is likely to result in too many people taking no action to ensure their affairs are dealt with in a way that they would wish, in the event that they should become incapable of managing their own affairs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2013-10-16T13:32:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:27.061Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-17T09:08:58.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-17T09:08:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-16T13:32:59.000Z","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":[]}}]}