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I know many people like myself who feel that the HS2 projects positive impacts, aren't worth the negative impacts and the cost of the entire project. 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Further, any marriages contracted elsewhere intended to establish permanent residency in Great Britain where one or both parties are below 16 years of age should also be invalid and attract neither social nor financial benefit.\r\nAny parent or guardian allowing or forcing a child to marry and those complicit be subject to prosecution for breach of this and all existing paedophilia, rape and sexual assault legislation. Penalties:  to include prison terms, Sex Offenders Register, financial provision for the child’s future whether here or if returned to its country of origin.\r\nPolygamous marriages performed outside Great Britain should be invalid and no underage child admitted to Great Britain, particularly those seeking permanent residence.  Those complicit in bringing a child, through polygamy, to Great Britain should attract the penalties described in paragraph 2.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-09T19:10:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:24.492Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-11T09:54:03.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-11T10:54:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-09T19:10:32.000Z","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":38443,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/38443.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":"Abolish the planned Sport Supplements VAT this October","background":null,"additional_details":"This October the govenment will be introducing VAT to sports supplement drinks!\r\n\r\nThis is unjust and has been taken on as a way to boost tax revenue.\r\n\r\nIn 2012 London hosted a successful Olympics and Paralympics.\r\n\r\nSports stars, gym goers and even your joe bloggs  who use sports supplement to help boost performance, health and well being are now to be charged an extra 20% for trying too stay healthy.\r\n\r\nPlease sign up and make the government take note! lets abolish the planned VAT this October!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-10T16:08:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:24.637Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-13T10:35:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-13T11:35:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-10T16:08:15.000Z","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":38748,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/38748.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":"Support a settlement freeze by Israel and unity among Palestinian factions","background":null,"additional_details":"Dear Foreign Secretary,\r\n\r\nAs an elected official, we call on you to lead the government in supporting the activism of young Israelis and Palestinians in the OneVoice movement, who are protesting against the building of illegal settlements in the West Bank, and campaigning for reconciliation between the Palestinian political factions.\r\n\r\nThe two-state solution based on the 1967 lines is the only means of establishing security and peace in the Middle East. However, the feasibility of this solution is damaged with each day that sees continued settlement expansion on land earmarked for a Palestinian state. Equally, the Palestinian people need one leadership, united under the banner of the two-state solution.\r\n\r\nWe urge your vocal support for a settlement freeze and a return to serious negotiations that resolves all final status issues in accordance with the international resolutions and ends all claims. 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Please sign this petition to give our children the knowledge they need to combat the increasing obesity epidemic.  Every child has the right to learn about the food they are eating to help keep their futures in shape.  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Headteachers and Governors should also be made, by law, to support teachers exercising these powers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-25T11:51:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:27.664Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-11T11:34:52.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-11T11:34:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-25T11:51:20.000Z","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":39368,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39368.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":"first aid compulsory for all parents/teachers/carers","background":null,"additional_details":"140,000 people die each year when they could have been saved with basic first aid!\r\n\r\n4 out of 5 parents don't know enough first aid to save a child's life!\r\n\r\nIt is proven that first aid saves lives, and lack of it can lead to people being left disabled/injured or can even lead to death. I think this is horrifying when first aid is so simple to learn, and can be taught in between 1-4 days.\r\n\r\nAlthough schools and workplaces should have a first aider on site, There are actually no legal rules to this, even the people appointed to take care of casualties in schools are normally not first aid trained, and it is up to the managers/head teachers to deem what is appropriate, I don't feel they should have a choice and think all teachers/nursery nurses/carers and parents should have to undertake basic first aid training.\r\n\r\nIf you agree, please sign this petition!\r\n\r\nThank you, Erin Hays.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-25T19:03:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:27.766Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-26T08:56:51.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-26T08:56:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-25T19:03:31.000Z","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":39383,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39383.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":"Offer incentives for immigration to the Falklands","background":null,"additional_details":"With England rapidly becoming one of the most densley population countries in the world while on the other extreme the Falklands are one of the least inhabited places on the planet, this would kill two birds with one stone. Offer generous financial incentives or discounted land for English families to relocate to the Falkland Islands. This would also help to build up the overseas territory economically and also strengthen our sovereignty claim, since many people (wrongly) believe that the current population is too small for their views to be of relevance, and also show the Falkland Islanders that the British government is invested in their future.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-26T05:21:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:27.810Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-26T11:46:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-26T11:46:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-26T05:21:51.000Z","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":39348,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39348.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 Government should not take welfare benefits away from pensioners","background":null,"additional_details":"Nick Cleg has suggested that 'Wealthy Pensioners' should not receive benefits such as the Winter Fuel Allowance and free Bus Passes.\r\n\r\nThis makes a mockery of the principle of making provision for old age. The majority of pensioners have paid taxes all their lives, who is to say they should not receive assisitance with heating or travel? This threshold will inevitably be subject to a slippery slope until only the very poorest will qualify. There are people who come into this country having never paid any taxes, or indeed others who have never worked who receive State Benefits. This is where economies should be made. The Principle of the Welfare State is that all should pay in and all should benefit, it is the hallmark of a civilised society that it provides respect and support to older people, and that older people should not be subject to the humilation of means testing to receive recognition and assistance. .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-25T14:28:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:27.699Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-26T08:17:59.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-26T09:17:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-25T14:28:02.000Z","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":39398,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39398.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 GOVERNMENT TO GIVE THE NHS HOSPITALS THE MONEY THEY EARMARK FOR FOREIGN AID","background":null,"additional_details":"I WANT THE GOVERNMENT TO GIVE TO THE NHS AND HOSPITALS THE MONEY THEY KEEP PLEDGING TO FOREIGN AID WHICH INCLUDES COUNTRIES THAT NO LONGER NEED OUR HELP DUE TO THEIR OWN WEALTH","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-09-26T11:45:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:27.855Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-27T09:16:07.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-27T09:16:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-26T11:45:21.000Z","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":39615,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39615.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":"Post Natal Depression Support Groups","background":null,"additional_details":"There are thousands of women that suffer with post natal depression. I myself suffer from post natal depression and it can be a hard. The only people who can trully understand the illness are people who suffer from this condition.\r\n\r\nI would like the government to set up support groups (ie from doctor surgeries, community centres, internet etc) across the country where sufferers can get together and help each other through the illness. Alot of people do not know much about the illness but it is not a joke. 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Sign my petition to get justice for young people.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-10-11T09:01:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:30.332Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-11T11:23:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-11T11:23:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-11T09:01:38.000Z","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":62512,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62512.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":"Animal Rights","background":null,"additional_details":"All animals deserve rights. 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I am sick of paying my taxes to see people in new mobility cars with disabled parking tickets that are fit and able to walk miles. This would save our country millions of pounds.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-08-13T17:12:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.122Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:40:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:40:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T17:12:35.000Z","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":11740,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11740.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":"Compulsory deportation of all foreign 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It is a tried and tested system which has been supported by the main political parties for years, so you know it makes sense.\r\n\r\n   All jobs could be put out to tender, on a twelve month contract.The benefits would save the country billions of pounds per anum.\r\n\r\n   Westminster and Whitehall could be converted into posh hotels, transforming them from black holes which swallow up billions of pounds, to places which generate money to the UK.\r\n\r\n    Cameron could be Manager and have a company cycle to commute the short distance between the two hotels, he could jump off and hug a hoodie or two on his way. and Clegg could be concierge, until their elected term is over. They could then be replaced by competent people.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-08-05T00:08:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:32.533Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-05T11:17:52.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-05T12:17:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T00:08:51.000Z","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":12535,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12535.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":"All security staff should be trained to use handcuffs","background":null,"additional_details":"Since the recent riots in Britain and the recent terror threats against Britain I petition the government to allow all security staff to be trained to use handcuffs and batons. Not only will this be valuable to assist the police in times of disorder but it will also help security officers defend themselves when having knifes and syringes pulled on them.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-08-15T18:52:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.269Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T14:38:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T14:38:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T18:52:28.000Z","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":18882,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18882.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 Payday and other quick loan services","background":null,"additional_details":"Quick loan companies are an area that exploits debtors with interest rates in excess of 2000%+ in most cases rising to over 4000%+. These legal loan sharks have little or no regulation and are able to offer loans in as little as 15 minutes without preforming adequate credit checks first. They ruthlessly encourage lending where some people get caught in a debt trap which can never be paid off. These companies should have a maximum interest cap placed on them and be subject to fair lending practices. There should be stricter controls on how they lend this cast to and to whom.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-10-09T16:19:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.710Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T13:04:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T13:04:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-09T16:19:27.000Z","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":18922,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18922.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 persecution of Coptic Christians by diplomacy or force","background":null,"additional_details":"Government must by means fair or foul ensure that the safety of Christians in Egypt is guaranteed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-10-10T08:01:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.868Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-11T07:57:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-11T07:57:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-10T08:01:15.000Z","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":11130,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11130.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 level of NHS disciplinary policy from on balance to beyond reasonable doubt. All disciplinary panels should be independent of the Tust.","background":null,"additional_details":"Many NHS staff are disciplined and sacked as a result of the statements of one or more staff giving statements against an individual they are never backed by dates, times or specific incidents.\r\nThe disciplinary panel should be independent of the trust involved to ensure a fair hearing.\r\nThe evidence must be beyond reasonable doubt rather than on probabilty.\r\nFor the Government to enshrine this in law ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-08-12T21:08:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:55.091Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:43:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:43:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T21:08:12.000Z","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":19108,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19108.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":"Noisy exhausts","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban the use of 'race' or performance exhausts on cars. 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Removing an item of waste from a dustbin for the purpose of reuse, at the moment, is classed as Theft by Finding. We need it clarified that if you remove something from a waste container of any kind with the intention of reusing it, this will not be regarded as theft. It could also be noted that once an item has been discarded into a waste container, the ownership moves to the public domain, from the person or company disposing of it. This could save 1000's of tonnes of waste going into landfill every year.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-08-04T21:19:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.996Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T12:58:30.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T12:58:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T21:19:40.000Z","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":19577,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19577.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":"GOVERNMENT BUY BACK ENERGY COMPANIES","background":null,"additional_details":"Compulsory purchase/Buy back our energy supplies/companies. British Energy production & supply should be owned by the British.\r\nAs a minimum, force energy companies to sell 51% stake in their businesses to the British government, which would mean we control prices, keeping profits realistic and British services e.g. NHS, etc. Benefit from the profits made.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-10-18T21:04:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.089Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T08:42:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-19T08:42:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-18T21:04:22.000Z","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":19769,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19769.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":"Create a Protection Against Usury Act","background":null,"additional_details":"There currently exists in this country no protective cap on interest charged on loans to consumers. Rates as high as 5000% APR representative now exist. The current economic situation has increased the pressure on those of a lower credit rating to accept unreasonable and potentially ruinous terms from lenders operating in a manner akin to Dickensian villains. Laws of usury were repealed in 1854 with disastrous consequences for many. It is time such laws were reintroduced. There should be a maximum rate over the Bank of England interest rate chargeable by lenders, perhaps no more than an amount equivalent to double the rate plus 10% and also clear, separate and reasonable administration fees for any loan outlined.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-10-20T16:23:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.768Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-21T16:02:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-21T16:02:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-20T16:23:01.000Z","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":4610,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4610.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":"Reform of Child Support Agency","background":null,"additional_details":"Reform of the Child Support Agency so that it is not so easy for non-resident parents not to pay for their children, either by leaving employment, working cash in hand or living off their highly paid partners.  Too many children go without due to this unfair system.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-08-05T11:24:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.909Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T12:16:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T12:16:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T11:24:41.000Z","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":17728,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17728.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 new buildings can be built until all empty ones are filled","background":null,"additional_details":"We should not build anything new until all existing buildings are at capacity. This will require a new law to be passed.\r\n\r\nIn city centres throughout the country, there are huge, multistory office buildings that sit empty. We should fill them, re-purpose them if necessary and prevent any more building taking place until all of these buildings are filled and providing a valid function.\r\n\r\nThis will make great use of what we already have and even please the owners of these buildings, as they will not be stood empty any more. It will also prevent more of our countryside being lost forever, which is a vital goal","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-09-22T11:31:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:17.836Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-29T08:06:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-29T08:06:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-22T11:31:13.000Z","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":22014,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22014.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":"ELECTRIFY the MIDLAND MAIN LINE between Sheffield, the East Midlands, and London St.Pancras","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently there is ongoing debate and controversy about the possibilty of a HS2 line being constructed, which, if it is ever built, will take many years to complete, be extremely costly, and inevitably cause environmental disruption. Meanwhile, the Midland Main Line, linking Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester, 4 of England's major cities, with London, remains non-electrified north of Bedford. It must be one of the few main lines in Europe still reliant solely on smoky diesel trains, which can only reach a certain speed. Electrification and upgrading of the existing line would surely be a far quicker process, cost considerably less, and can have only a positive environmental impact.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-11-08T12:33:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:32.359Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-08T13:11:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-08T13:11:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-08T12:33:15.000Z","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":22124,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22124.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":"Abolish The PRS","background":null,"additional_details":"The PRS has been punishing small and large businesses for playing music through radios. Our company alone must pay over £10000 for the privellege. Radio stations have already paid for the right to play the music we hear so do we really need to pay again??? Abolish the Performing Rights Society and their bully-boy tactics. 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This is a danger to all other road users, and more importantly themselves.\r\n\r\nCyclist would go past on the inside of vehicle's turning left, even if that vehicle is indicating to turn left.\r\n\r\nCyclist do not stop at red lights and pedestrian crossings. There are very few that do stop.\r\n\r\nCyclists are abusive and aggressive towards road users.\r\n\r\nThrough doing a theory and practical cycle test, this would educate and stop accidents, and would create safer roads in the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-11-15T09:18:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:34.488Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-15T16:16:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-15T16:16:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-15T09:18:31.000Z","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":22719,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22719.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 penalty for driving whilst using a hand held mobile phone.","background":null,"additional_details":"The penalty for using a hand held mobile phone is currently three points and sixty pounds. Judging by the number of people seen using a phone or looking down, whilst texting, the penalty is not proving to be a sufficient deterent. The penalty should be increased to six points so that if caught twice, the maximum twelve point \"totting up rule\" will effect a ban from driving. 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Owners should have a licence to own a dog and the fee should be raised, this way it might stop people breeding dogs just for the sake of it. They're no longer family pets, for some its their income, breeding their dog helps pay their bills. There are hundreds of dogs a day being put to sleep as a cause of this, owners shold be vetted to see if they have a history of violence  drugs etc. just like you would be checked if you wer to adopt a child. A dog is for life not just for Christmas.  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All you will do is condem a large majority of people of this age group to seek income support so increasing the national debt this is a very short sighted view and will just cause families even greater stress than they are currently under. Please stop this now!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-12-01T10:53:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:40.534Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-02T10:43:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-02T09:43:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-01T10:53:04.000Z","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":24745,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24745.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 VAT on e-books","background":null,"additional_details":"Remove VAT on e-books to bring e-books into line with their more archaic printed cousins.\r\n\r\nCurrently VAT is charged at the standard 20% rate for e-books, often making them more expensive than their paper counterparts.  This is an anomolous situation that should be rectified by the removal of VAT from e-book publications.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-12-01T16:52:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:40.677Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-05T08:13:56.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-05T07:13:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-01T16:52:03.000Z","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":25198,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25198.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":"stray dogs in Ukraine and romania","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to ask our government to ask the Romanian and Ukrainian Governments to stop slaughtering the stray dogs in their respective countries\r\nas I think they are abusing the basic rights of an animal and in Ukraine they are doing this simply to make the streets clean for Euro 2012.\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-12-06T20:55:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:42.246Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-07T12:35:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-07T12:35:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-06T20:55:26.000Z","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":25230,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25230.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 MPs to declare any EU Interests","background":null,"additional_details":"Force ALL MP's to declare ANY EU interests, ie pension funded by the EU, as ANY interests cause a conflict of interests and any such MP should be banned from voting on ANY EU subject whatsoever","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-12-07T06:23:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:42.324Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-07T09:43:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-07T09:43:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-07T06:23:51.000Z","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":25255,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25255.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 transparency – The Tax records of individuals should be published on line to enable the public to prevent tax avoidance.","background":null,"additional_details":"The recent MP’s expenses scandal shone a light into the ‘tax avoidance’ opportunities available to people who do not pay tax via paye.  The ability of government to ‘police’ the tax system is limited.  A transparent system where all individuals tax records were published on line would enable the public to scrutinise and report discrepancies.  This would encourage people to be open and honest about their tax affairs. 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The Tories have even more money. How much does it cost to create a website with their policies on it? What is the rest of the money is used for? propaganda and to drown out the voices of smaller parties/individuals.\r\n\r\nCurrently, most donations are given to the only 2 parties that have a chance of forming the government. Forcing parties to spend according to their means, i.e. income from their membership fees (which should also be limited to, for example, £10), would mean party funding would be more proportionate to membership/popularity and allow other parties to challenge the big 2, or at least keep them on their toes: what would we say if we only had 2 supermarkets to choose from? or 2 banks? or 2 utility suppliers?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2011-12-17T16:31:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.706Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-19T09:39:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-19T09:39:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-17T16:31:09.000Z","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":29911,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/29911.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":"Subsidise healthier foods by taxing foods high in sugar and saturated fat","background":null,"additional_details":"Obesity and its associated co-morbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, stroke), are responsible for a huge proportion (>£1bn) of NHS spending, and account for billions more in our economy in terms of absenteeism, 'presenteeism', planning requirements/adadptations etc.\r\n\r\nThe relatively recent introduction of cheap, palatable, energy-dense foods has coincided with the explosion in obesity prevalence.  To date, government has maintained a 'soft touch' on regulating the food industry to avoid damaging business interests.  This is at the cost of the nation's health.\r\n\r\nIntroducing a tax on unhealthy foods may make people think twice before purchasing these goods, or encourage moderation of intake.  The revenues gained from this levy should be used to ensure that healthier options (including fresh fruit and veg) are cost-subsidised and made more accessible to those on a low budget.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-02-18T13:43:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:57.012Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-21T09:02:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-21T09:02:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-18T13:43:03.000Z","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":31795,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31795.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":"Listed buildings used by charities should not pay VAT on alterations","background":null,"additional_details":"Many charities operate from listed buildings. This is especially true of the Church of England. Forcing charities to pay VAT on alteration works could seriously compromise the ability of those charities to function through the adaptation of sometimes user-unfriendly buildings. Many charities struggle to maintain highly listed buildings (often grade I or II*) and being made to pay an extra 20% for VAT could force some vital works to be postponed or cancelled altogether. Whilst we are sympathetic to the need for HM Government to decrease the budget the removal of zero-rated VAT on alterations to listed buildings owned by charities is a retrograde step. Not only will it bring in relatively small amounts to HM Treasury but it could force some charities to either seriously compromise their ability to serve the community or bring them a step closer to closure. We  urge HM Government to rescind this measure. 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If a pensioner is entitled to the basic pension then it should be the same amount for all. The new proposals in the budget of 21.03.2012 mean that some pensioners will get less than others. Unfair, discriminatory and surely illegal.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-03-22T11:49:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:03.351Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-22T12:32:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-22T11:32:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-22T11:49:00.000Z","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":33924,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33924.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":"Benefits and income support for cancer patients.","background":null,"additional_details":"People that are given the diagnoses of cancer face a difficult time ahead, only to be made more difficult to be told that you are not entitled to any manor of income support or benefits, not even a contribution to council tax. How are people supposed to survive and look after their family's when they get statutory sick pay of £80 PW, that doesn't even pay for the shopping bill in some households. There should be some sort of support that cancer patients receiving treatment can receive to help them look after themselves and there families. When you have paid tax and national insurance all you life and then to be told you are not entitled to anything when you need it most is kick in the teeth. 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Home and business owners pay BT for broadband internet but can we really call these speeds experienced as being broadband? Surely these are dial up speeds? To put it in to context, to download a film in Hanbury takes 9 hours in areas with fibre optic broadband this is vastly reduced to 20- 30 minutes. Please sign this petition to get BT to upgrade the exchange so that all homes and businesses in the area can be provided with what they pay for and in turn encourage rural businesses.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-08-12T16:10:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.133Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T14:10:06.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T14:10:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-12T16:10:57.000Z","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":37418,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37418.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":"School playing fields should be taken out of Gove's hands and run by locally elected reps of communities who use and benefit from them","background":null,"additional_details":"The coalition agreement states that it will seek to protect school playing fields. Yet one person - the Education Secretary - has overruled internal expert advice to force the sale of some sites. Applications for the sale of school playing fields in England have to be approved by the Education Secretary after being considered by the School Playing Fields Advisory Panel, but the identities of the panel members remain secret. Democracy itself is undermined when the fate of fundamental community resources, such as school playing fields, rests in the hands of one person (and in this case a secret panel). We believe that the most effective way to ensure that there is a good supply of high quality playing fields to meet the sporting needs of local communities essential to the Olympic legacy, is to vest the responsibility of running them in those same local communities who use and benefit from them. The Government should devolve this power to local authorities.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-08-18T21:58:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.373Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-21T14:02:56.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-21T14:02:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-18T21:58:32.000Z","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":38031,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/38031.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 an Interest Free Greenback Pound","background":null,"additional_details":"Petition to stop the UK Government borrowing money from private banks by issuing our own currency and thus eliminate interest rates which are bankrupting this country. Over night this country could be dept free. In the 1860,s President Lincoln advised Congress to pass a law authorizing the printing of full legal tender Treasury notes known as the Green back Doller and in 1963, President Kennedy signed a presidential document, called Executive Order 11110, which gave Kennedy, as President of the United States, legal clearance to create his own money to run the country, money that would belong to the people, an interest and debt-free money. He had printed United States Notes, completely ignoring the Federal Reserve Notes from the private banks of the Federal Reserve. Its so simple yet our government continues to borrow with the Tax payer paying the interest why ? Maybe they fear the same fate as Lincoln and Kennedy.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2012-08-31T19:27:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:23.390Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-03T07:02:47.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-03T07:02:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-31T19:27:18.000Z","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":[]}}]}