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This would give more people a job and benefit our whole society. Those who are infirm, sick or injured are exempt. 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Subsequently we hear of their suffering because of the conditions in jails in other countries and they want, in some cases demand, to serve their sentence in the UK because its a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nI call upon the Government to refuse all requests to allow any person who has been convicted of committing a crime in a foreign country  to serve their sentence in the UK","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2014-02-18T13:19:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:44.962Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:43:33.858Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-18T13:19:33.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":65192,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/65192.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":"Against mobile phone companies of their 24 months contract","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe that demanding a 24-month customer  contract for clients who obtain a telecommunications service is heavily penalising. 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What if Cannabis was sold in coffee shops? What if people had the right to grow it in their homes? Would this problem even exist? Cannabis can not only be used recreationally but it can be used to treat a number of medical conditions or even as a cheap alternative to fuel. As a recreational drug, it's effects leave users relaxed and mellow. Why is it considered a Class B drug? You cannot overdose and die from it, neither does it harm the body as much as Alcohol abuse, which is legal. I would like the government to discuss the decriminalisation of Cannabis and the industry that could be created around it to boost the country's economy, also the amount of spending that would be saved policing it. 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Let England answer if they want to keep Scotland in the UK! surely this is a two way debate. 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This discovery is arguably the foremost achievement of British science in the post-war era, and has done much to support our country's global scientific reputation. More widely, the discovery proved that DNA was the genetic material, something that had previously not been widely recognized, and is today a key underpinning of biological research.\r\n\r\nRay went on to lead a very successful career in medical physics, and has also played (and continues to play) an important role in educating the public about his discovery.\r\n\r\nHowever, despite his immense contribution to the standing of Britain in the scientific world, Ray is yet to receive any honours from the Queen.\r\n\r\nWe, the undersigned, believe that this omission is a national scandal; we urge the honours committee to award Ray a knighthood at the earliest possible opportunity.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-03-28T00:28:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:58.947Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:41:02.417Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-28T00:28:37.000Z","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":{"code":"honours","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":61138,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61138.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 homosexuality illegal in the United Kingdom","background":null,"additional_details":"The government needs to ban homosexuality in the United Kingdom.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2014-02-19T12:39:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:45.313Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:43:34.544Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-19T12:39:57.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":61142,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61142.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":"Seek Suspension of Nigeria from 'Commonwealth of Nations' and expulsion from 2014 Commonwealth Games","background":null,"additional_details":"Call upon the UK Government to petition for the suspension of Nigeria from the \"Councils of the Commonwealth\" and their expulsion from the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to their breach of human rights legistlation especially those targeting the LGBTI population","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2014-02-19T14:09:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:45.329Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:43:34.594Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-19T14:09:13.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14388,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14388.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":"Include UK in the USA Green Card Lottery","background":null,"additional_details":"The United Kingdom is at present not among the list of eligible countries that can take part in the USA green Card Lottery.  I would like the UK Government to make the UK eligible for the USA Green Card Lottery.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-23T16:03:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:06.888Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:35:00.394Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-23T16:03:51.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":61146,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61146.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":"voting in parliament","background":null,"additional_details":"In this age of technology it is a disgrace the way voting is carried out in parliament. Each member should be able to vote electronically, without interference from party whips, and this should include members who are absent for whatever reason. 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The criteria for these tests is nothing to do with building an inclusive society. What we test for (and abort) are those \"defects\" that are easy to test for - not those with the biggest impact. There should be a list of tests which the State should not have to fund, e,g. Down's Syndrome, Spina Bifida, where the children who do survive this state sponsored eugenics can lead happy and productive lives and gain qualifications that are beyond \"normal\" children.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-23T16:26:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:06.899Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:35:00.445Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-23T16:26:49.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":18206,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18206.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":"Remove Tony Blair' as Middle East Peace Envoy","background":null,"additional_details":"With his record of agressive involvement in world conflicts and obvious bias towards Israel we demand that Tony Balir be replaced as the Middle Peace envoy","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-09-29T11:48:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.321Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:35:42.247Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T11:48:26.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":47761,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/47761.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":"Tougher sentencing for sex abusers and more help and support for victims and survivors","background":null,"additional_details":"To provide new tougher sentencing for criminals that carry out any form of abuse, ie mainly -sexual (rape). It's a lifetime sentence for a victim (survivor), punishments should reflect the devastation that any of these terrible crimes cause. A change in this must be done. Much better support and facilities are desperately needed for victims of these awful crimes. 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This proves misconduct in a public office by Tony Blair and he now needs to be arraigned before a court of law in this country. 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