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And should be all removed. This is requested by legislation of the Highways Act 1980, chapter 66, section 149.\r\n\r\nSpeeding and other driving offences should be reported by other drivers so that drivers govern and enforce each other to the police and authorities by complaints that are monitored and evaluated with driver re training issued when required.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2014-11-08T18:26:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.357Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-10T10:08:28.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-08T18:26:51.000Z","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":72319,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72319.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":"Reopen the Woodhead Pass rail route","background":null,"additional_details":"We must look for a radical solution to the rail and road problems facing South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.\r\n\r\nThe only option is to reopen the Woodhead Pass rail route. Using the tunnels under the Hills should look to accommodate both road and rail.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2014-11-22T22:13:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:24.262Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-24T14:15:30.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-22T22:13:21.000Z","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":17563,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17563.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":"Drivers using Mobile Phones","background":null,"additional_details":"6 month - 1 years ban for car drivers who txt or call on a mobile phone whilst driving.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-09-20T12:34:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:17.351Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T10:49:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-15T10:49:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-20T12:34:49.000Z","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":2968,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2968.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 Agony of Dying","background":null,"additional_details":"Under UK law, all farmed animals have to be stunned to render them unconscious before their throats are cut. However, a special legal exemption (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/731/contents/made#sdiv12) which applies ONLY to Halal and Kosher slaughter, means that animals slaughtered, “by a religious method”  for halal or kosher meat - are exempt. We believe that on animal cruelty grounds, that this exemption should be removed. This  is not racist, it is not anti Muslim or anti Jewish. It is concern over animal welfare in the UK.\r\nWe want the UK Government to ban both un-stunned and pre-stunned slaughter in Great Britain. This practice needs to be outlawed there is no place for it in modern society.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:21:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.747Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:31:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:31:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:21:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4082,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4082.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":"Amende Noise abatement act to include the noise created by children within multi occupancy building","background":null,"additional_details":"Occupiers of Flats, Maisonettes, and multi-occupation buildings, are being seriously disturbed by the noise and commotion children make playing within these type of building, especially on upper floors.   This affect several thousand people, and they have no redress, nor protection in law from this intrusive and often frightening level of noise.  As a result this means that young children can make as much noise and cause as much disturbance and nuisance as they like with total impunity,\r\nThis situation needs to be addressed, to at least make the parents responsible for the action so their children.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T07:09:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:33.126Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-30T09:29:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-30T09:29:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T07:09:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4937,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4937.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 goods vehicles exempt from fuel Duty","background":null,"additional_details":"Price of goods and in particular food increase due to the increase costs in transport.  Making goods vehicles exempt from the fuel duty would help in the eradication of poverty and help in the creation of a healthier Britain as healthy food would become more affordable to the poorer sections in society.  This proposal would also increase growth in the economy and create employment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T14:15:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.011Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:40:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-15T11:40:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T14:15:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4989,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4989.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":"National Social Housing Policy","background":null,"additional_details":"There is a genuine housing crisis brewing in the United Kingdom. The average houseprice is about 6 times the average national salary. This is not good for the economy, the country and society at large. Many people are simply priced out of areas, limiting life changes and encourage deprivation.\r\nI believe a government scheme aimed at building large numbers of social homes is needed. The project would be long term and all upfront costs would be returned by rents paid my tenants. Tenants would not be able to buy the property but (assuming they comply with tenancy agreements) they should have a 'home for life'.\r\nThe rents would be affordable for those working at the minimum wage/living wage standard.\r\nThis policy would create employment in the all important construction industry, producing a positive result for the economy & government as well as ultimatly reducing crime and improving aspiration for those who will never be able to afford a home.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T14:50:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.187Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-09T09:24:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-09T09:24:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T14:50:45.000Z","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":17846,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17846.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 VAT on medical equipment donated by a charity for use in a public place","background":null,"additional_details":"Current Goverment leglisation 20% VAT charged on Public Access Heart Defibrillators, including CHARITIES, means 1 in 5 pieces of desperately needed equipment is taken in tax. Help us to put a stop to a levy putting lives at risk by signing our petition. (Go to www.rrmc.webs.com for full details, including responses from HM Treasury MP David Gauke).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-09-23T23:09:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.171Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-07T13:25:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-07T13:25:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-23T23:09:36.000Z","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":17889,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17889.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 erosion of our free speech","background":null,"additional_details":"To stop the erosion of our free speech which is happening by implementation of Anti-Terrorist laws that are being used to gag the people of this nation and placing never before known levels of restriction upon the individual.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-09-24T18:54:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.314Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-26T06:54:30.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-26T06:54:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-24T18:54:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9924,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9924.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":"Acquitted Defendants should continue to be entitled to defendants costs orders for their reasonable legal costs to be reimbursed from court funds.","background":null,"additional_details":"In 2009 the then Labour government implemented rules to cap an acquitted defendant's ability to recover their legal defence fees. A petition on this site against these proposals attracted 22,000 signatures in less than 2 months. The regulations were repealed in 2010 after a judicial review action brought by the Law Society. The current government now seeks to reintroduce similar proposals in 2012 by way of a parliamentary bill. Namely: 1. No costs recovery in any circumstances for companies/corporate bodies or for anyone in Crown Court cases. 2. In the Magistrates' Court reimbursement of costs for acquitted individuals will be capped at legal aid hourly rates. These rules seek to penalise the innocent and will result in a grossly unfair legal system with access to justice being a luxury only available to the wealthy. To ensure a level playing field, the government should withdraw their proposals and maintain the current costs recovery rules.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:58:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.737Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T10:01:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-17T11:01:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:58:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":18169,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18169.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":"Censorship of Sexualised Images in National Newspapers","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government to take steps to regulate and censor sexualised images in National newspapers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-09-28T19:40:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.187Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-30T07:30:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-30T07:30:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-28T19:40:25.000Z","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":1770,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1770.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 Online Research Library","background":null,"additional_details":"Individual subscription to research journals is prohibitively expensive and institutional subscription rates prohibit some Higher Education institutions from granting free access to all journals. The effect is to impoverish the quality of Higher Education in many state financed institutions.  ACTION: Her Majesty’s government will introduce such legislation and make available such finances and institutional arrangements as to give all British Citizens immediate online access to all academic journal content published after 2000 for a yearly fee of less than £100 OR for less than £1 per article.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-04T12:49:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.267Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T12:37:14.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T12:37:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T12:49:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5406,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5406.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":"RAF helicopters to help clear M25 accidents","background":null,"additional_details":"Please can we have one or two of the Royal Air Force’s  Boeing Chinook (HC3?) helicopters on permanent  24/7 standby at Royal Air Force Northolt specifically tasked to aid the Highways Agency in rapid extraction of crash damaged vehicles off the M25 motorway to a nearby secure storage area.  The helicopters could be fitted with high quality day & night image recording pods to capture video evidence of the scene. The M25 could then be re-opened within say an hour maximum of a non-fatal accident instead of the eternity it currently takes! Simples!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T20:54:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.551Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T08:46:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T08:46:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T20:54:17.000Z","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":5413,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5413.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":"Bring back civil criminal sentences and change the comforts jailed criminals have access to.","background":null,"additional_details":"Civil sentences have stopped being used and have been replaced with a permanent criminal record. I would like it to be brought back, this would make 'criminals' who have committed an infraction more employable, and less likely to commit further crime.\r\nThe cost of keeping criminals behind bars seems to be aggravated by the comforts they are allowed (such as T.Vs and DVD players). Such items are luxuries that they should forfeit on imprisonment. 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To be able to deliver security for the UK public and their communities by defending them, including against terrorism (including rioters & looters); and to act as a force for good.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-08T21:53:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:43.883Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T10:56:22.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-12T11:56:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-08T21:53:13.000Z","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":7722,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/7722.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":"Control of the United Kingdom budget and national debt","background":null,"additional_details":"The parliament must ensure that strict laws and regulations control income, ordinary and extraordinary expenses along economic cycles so that the national debt does not grow but decrease. This will protect the budget from political vagaries.\r\nBoom years must make provision for lean years. The ultimate goal is to reduce the national debt level near to zero so that the national income is spent for the good of the nation, not for the benefit of the lenders\r\nThis is a moral obligation. We do not have the right to offload our current burden onto future generations.\r\nFew nations have such laws and regulations. Their financial evolution shows the benefit of healthy budgetary diets. Switzerland is one of the good examples.\r\nOrdinary citizens are constrained to such budgetary rules. If they do not behave they suffer the consequences. If the government and parliament do not follow a proper budgetary diet, the nation suffers the consequences. 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It is a multitude of reasons, from discontent with government, feeling of racial profiling by authorities, feeling of no understanding from authorities alongside plain thuggery and desire to loot.  Therefore it is these issues that should be the focus of our attention.  Proposals, such as restricting social media websites in times of riot, can only serve to undermine the most basic freedoms we base our country on.  This is alongside the fact that we condemn countires such as Syria for restricting social media to deal with civil unrest, whilst proposing to do the same ourselves.   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Imagine what a entire estate would generate.  There are around 2.5 million council homes in the uk).\r\n\r\nWith 2.5 million homes fitted with solar panels CO2 emissions would dramatically drop.\r\n\r\nSo in short (more money for local councils)\r\nFewer emissions.\r\nAnd energy could be fed into the grid, meaning energy costs would reduce for non council tenants also saving money for everyone.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-14T10:41:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.148Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T14:47:09.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T14:47:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T10:41:24.000Z","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":20718,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20718.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 The National Lottery Fairer i.e more millionaires","background":null,"additional_details":"Now is the time for the Lottery commission to take action on the fact that instead of 1 person winning jackpot how about there are 2 or 3 millionaires a week instead of rolling over.The Euro millions is Unfair in the fact that many people are losing out and with jackpots reaching into double and treble figure payouts l and probably the whole nation must agree that we would prefer to see numerous more prizes instead of the scale at what is offered.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-10-29T06:55:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:28.199Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-31T08:14:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-31T08:14:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-29T06:55:54.000Z","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":1333,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1333.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":"Changes to Police Officers Pensions","background":null,"additional_details":"The Home Secretry wants to implement Windors Changes to police officers pentions. She will not nrgotiate with the Staff Side of the Police Negotiation Board, who have put forward proposals which would save more money but not cause hardship to officers.\r\nPentions are set to increase by 4% by 2015 but officers are currently subjected to a two year pay freeze and are set to lose their increments. This will cause financial hardship.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-04T09:20:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:24.961Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-09T08:54:37.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-09T09:54:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T09:20:17.000Z","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":1693,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1693.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":"Limitation of bank interest rates","background":null,"additional_details":"There should be a correlation between the bank of England's base rate and the maximum amount of interest charged by financial institutions. My personal belief is that no institution or individual should be permitted to charge more than 6% above the bank of England's base rate. This should apply to loans, overdrafts, motgages and credit cards. Likewise, no institution or individual should be permitted to pay more than 3% less than their interest charges to savers with accounts requiring notice of withdrawal.\r\nMy reason for this law is to ensure that the consumer has more available money to help keep our economy vibrant rather than helping to increase the profits of the bankers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-04T12:09:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.069Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:28:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:28:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T12:09:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12617,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12617.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":"High tax of beer.","background":null,"additional_details":"I propose the Goverment lower pub and club beer prices to supermarket standard, because I feel the tax in pubs/clubs is whats killing the social aspect of society we are suppose to live in. Hundreds of pubs/clubs close every month because people stay home, are we going to be a society where Facebook/Second Life are the only way to meet people?.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-16T01:20:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.548Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T11:00:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T11:00:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T01:20:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2083,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2083.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 Queen should not be head of state in Scotland !","background":null,"additional_details":"We , the people of Scotland , have never had the democratic right to vote in our head of state . English royalty has been forced on our people for centuries now. We demand a democratic vote on this subject as it is unjust and somewhat tyranical . Our brave countrymen are being forced to fight dictatorship , in the name of democracy , all over the world . Have we not been controlled under our own dictator , royalty , for generations now . It's the Queens signature that sends our men into battle after all , and Scotland has never asked her to do so . We demand our right to have a vote on this ! 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Many will argue that such a law would be unpoliceable and to some extent you must agree with this. However even if there were no prosecutions for many years it would decrease the amount of smoking and pave the way for a total ban in 2 or 3 generations time. England should lead the way for the rest of the world to follow. Why are we allowing our children the choice of whether to smoke or not? The Goverment should make smoking illegal for anyone born on or after 1.1.2013. 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This makes it hard for people to understand the calorific and other information about these drinks.\r\n\r\nInclusion of such information may help to reduce excess drinking as alcohol contains about 7 calories per gram and therefore lower ABV drinks have less calories. 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The UK's influence and world standing should not be jeopardized in order to solve short term financial issues, especially as defense cuts now will force a rise in MoD spending in the future, and possibly irreversibly erode the global position of the UK.\r\n   Therefore, we the below signed wish for the Armed Forces to be exempted from Treasury cuts, particularly cuts which will cause job losses for serving troops who continue to do their jobs bravely throughout the World. 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Statistics and data can be very misinterpreted and money spent in areas which wont challenge the problems young people face.\r\n\r\nA set of young people from diverse communities need to deliver ideas and create action plans to tackle the rise in drugs, drink and underage sex.\r\n\r\nOnly people from such generations, in areas where this takes place can fully understand where society is failing.\r\n\r\n<--The Solution-->\r\nThe petition involves setting up quarterly meetings with people from around all areas of the UK, and then sending its findings to the government to discuss.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T01:06:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:32.692Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T15:04:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T15:04:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T01:06:00.000Z","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":4178,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4178.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 animals performing in circuses","background":null,"additional_details":"We want the government to ban the use of animals in circuses.\r\n\r\nThe animals are used to perform demeaning and unnatural tricks purely for the sake of entertainment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T08:12:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:33.410Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:55:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:55:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T08:12:15.000Z","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":4350,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4350.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":"Review the laws and regulations regarding animal welfare in the UK food industry","background":null,"additional_details":"In light of the disgusting abuse highlighted at a British abbatoir in recent days http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/oct/08/secret-abattoir-video-animal-abuse and the surprising announcement that such cruel acts will not result in any prosecutions, we, the undersigned would like a full review of animal welfare in the UK food industry as we believe current provisions are not fit for purpose.\r\n\r\nDEFRA's website states \"The way we treat animals is an important reflection of the values of our society.\" on this basis, after recent revelations, we urgently need to prove that we are humane by moving the bar up on animal welfare legislation.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-05T09:20:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.110Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T13:29:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T13:29:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T09:20:57.000Z","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":4749,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4749.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":"Provide ID when voting","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should change the law so that people who vote should be asked to provide ID at the polling station. 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You should always be given a telephone number when you dial 1471","background":null,"additional_details":"Telephone preference service is not effective because callers can hide their phone numbers.  Land line users should have the right to deny access to all who do not provide a contact phone number.  I consider that I have a right to privacy in my own home.  I'm fed up of picking up my phone to hear no one at the other end.  I'm particularly concerned for:\r\n1. The elderly who are easily put at unease.\r\n2. The self employed who are deflected from adding value to our economy by unsolicited calls.\r\n3.  Those anxiously waiting for important phone calls.\r\n4.  Those plagued by malicious calls.  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These people end up staying on benefits as it is better for them financially, and then find it very difficult to return to work after being out of the working environment for so long. So lets help out the workers for once and not the scroungers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-06T00:51:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:38.201Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T13:57:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T13:57:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T00:51:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":6134,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6134.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":"petrol fuel tax ","background":null,"additional_details":"The cost and damage of fossil fuel use is rising. We urge government to tightly control tax on petrol and diesel to encourage its replacement with non fossil fuels as fast as possible.\r\n\r\nAny tax or policy that traps people in fossil fuel dependance is suicidal, and must be scrapped immediately","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-06T20:37:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:40.169Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:27:47.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:27:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T20:37:06.000Z","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":5772,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5772.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":"NORTHERN IRELAND NEEDS DEMOCRACY","background":null,"additional_details":"The electorate in Northern Ireland are not able to change their Government. They are stuck with a system which only permits a mandatory coalition between the two largest parties. There is no prospect of loose or informal coalitions, single party Governments or minority governments. This system was instituted by the discredited Blair Government in 1998. Many of Blair's 'achievements' are being questioned now and it is time a searchlight was shown on how he created this rigged power-sharing set up. 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I have noticed, some Job seekers are unable to obtain refunds for signing at Employment Agencies or they end up short changed due to high cost of living. I have noticed some Job seekers have missed interviews and were unable to receive reimbursement for travelling to Employment Agencies.\r\n\r\nI would like Transport for London and DWP to devise a Travelling card to make easier for Job seekers.This card should be activated when Job Seekers Allowance is awarded.The card should be able to be deactivated when the claim has been stopped.\r\n\r\nI think a monthly allowance or discounted Oyster Card should be sent with or after the Award for Job Seekers Allowance.\r\n\r\nThis will allow Job Seekers to Travel in order to seek work or Training. 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The government should seperate the role of Prime Minister from the Church of England, appointing a minister to take on the privalage of consulting Her Majesty on ecclisiastical matters. Not to do so would be unfair; contrary to the fair and equal nature which our society, as a whole, nurtures.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-13T21:59:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.568Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T14:00:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T14:00:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T21:59:31.000Z","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":12195,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12195.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":"Able Bodied Unemployed should collect litter","background":null,"additional_details":"Our streets, parks and countryside are becoming increasing littered. If an able bodied person is genuinely seeking employment why should they complain at giving something back in return for their benefits. 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Right to have name added to birth certificate and right for name to be removed if in fact not the father.  Guaranteed equality in all aspects of family legislation.  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Narcotic's and alcohol testing on the custodial parent before custody is granted. 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Taxpayers have the right to know where their money is spent and it will help to reduce benefit fraud.","background":null,"additional_details":"It is time to address the imbalance in society. Many people are claiming benefits fraudulently because their communities are ignorant of their actions. If the people, and their benefits claimed, were known in a register accessible to the public, society could blow the whistle on known local fraudsters and help to stop the money haemorrhaging out of our economy as it does now. It is the public, taxpayers' money and therefore as the public, we should have the right to see where our money is being spent. Needy claimants obviously have the right to claim but if they refuse public listing, they also refuse our monetary assistance. Clearly, fraudsters will either refuse listing or face investigation and fines as appropriate.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-17T22:03:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.284Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T08:29:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T08:29:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T22:03:15.000Z","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":13389,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13389.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":"Move signatures from dupicate petitions, to active petitions.","background":null,"additional_details":"Petitions have been rejected with signatures on because there  are already active petitions on that subject. All the signatures are then left and not moved to the active petition.\r\nI would like all the signatures transferred to the active petition.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":14,"created_at":"2011-08-18T08:29:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.434Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T15:56:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T15:56:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T08:29:01.000Z","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":[]}}]}