{"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=276&parliament=2&state=rejected","first":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?state=rejected","last":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=562&state=rejected","next":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=277&state=rejected","prev":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions.json?page=275&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":1818,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1818.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":"smoking room in pubs.","background":null,"additional_details":"with more and more pubs and clubs closing every week, isnt it time they allowed managers and owners to install a smoking room inside the establishment.\r\neither make a smoking room or let the owner decide if he wants a smoking or non smoking pub.\r\n\r\n\r\nsave our british pub.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:02:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.402Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:38.214Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:02:28.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Please see petition \"Amend the smoking ban\"."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9823,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9823.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"return of national service ","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is simple - Due to the totally needless riots and looting happening around the country it is US and ONLY US (The taxpayer) who will end up paying for this.\r\nIt is about time national service was re-introduced .. . its not just about discipline and fighting i aquired 2 trades as solider as well as learning to stand on my own to feet in a moral and respectful manner. the youth need direction and their hands made less idle for acts of violence and rioting.\r\nGreece has an excellent model for national service which i believe the uk should consider\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition and send it on to everyone you know and demand something be done to sort these hooligans out once and for all!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:13:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.400Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:07.981Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:13:15.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9864,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9864.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":"young offenders boot camp run by injured & ex military","background":null,"additional_details":"Young & repeat offenders are falling through the punishments system that courts use; I believe the many unused or partially used army bases would be ideal to turn into a youth boot camp.\r\n\r\nRun by injured or ex Military personal that would teach them the importance of discipline and respect.\r\n\r\nMany skills could be taught and passed onto offenders, taking them away from there gangs and shown the value of citizenship.\r\n\r\nWe have the bases, we have soldier’s egger to be involved and we most certainly have the young offenders, all we need is the government to listen! And you to sign.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:30:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.557Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:08.605Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:30:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9951,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9951.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":"Prohibit Legal Aid for all persons charged with offences in relation to the recent looting.","background":null,"additional_details":"Legal Aid should not be granted for any person charged with any offence directly related to any offence they committed during the recent riots across  the UK. To grant Legal Aid to these people is an insult to the honest hard working people across the country who have lost their businesses, their homes and tragically the lives of loved ones.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T09:15:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.831Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:09.884Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T09:15:09.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10226,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10226.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":"Never Paid in, Never Pay out.","background":null,"additional_details":"If individuals have never contributed to tax or National insurance, then they have no rights to receive payments out. All individuals to have contributed at least 2 continuous years of tax and national insurance in order to qualify for any benefit payment.  All first time claimants to receive food stamps only.   Individuals who have been made redundant following many years of contributions to receive unemployment benefit without means testing. No grants for pregnant teenagers (currently some can claim up to £500). Again - just food stamps only.\r\nBasically - no cash payments if an individual has never contributed. 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We need accountabiilty and transparency of how this money is spent.  All of the money that has been pumped into trying to save lives in 3rd world countries is all fruitless unless something is done about this corruption.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-11-25T12:00:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.187Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:03.470Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-25T12:00:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42327,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42327.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":"Disaffected Persons Expatriation Act","background":null,"additional_details":"Many thousands of people who have moved to the United Kingdom, and many British-born people, are vocal in their dislike, even hatred, of our way of life, our traditions and institutions. Their animosity often has religious and political origins.\r\nWe believe the government should make funds and resources available to enable people who find life here intolerable to leave. An Act of Parliament to this end should be passed.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-11-25T16:45:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.211Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:03.562Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-25T16:45:35.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10301,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10301.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 National Service","background":null,"additional_details":"I think it is hide time we brought back national service, after seeing what happened in the country, young people taking part in looting and riots, if we bring back national service the people would be taught a skill and be able to contribute to society in a positive way when is this government going to wake up and face it is fighting a loosing battle trying to tame the youth of today","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T10:56:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.283Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:11.933Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T10:56:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":8696,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/8696.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":"Turning prisons into power stations","background":null,"additional_details":"There are over 80000 prisoners in the UK today and an average person can generate over 100 watts of power using a bicycle generator (much more for fitter people).\r\n\r\nMy proposal is to provide energy generating bicycles to prisons so that they may in part power themselves, participation could be either mandatory or encouraged by offering incentives such as better quality food or providing entertainment during cycling sessions.\r\n\r\nThis would allow a prison with a population of 1000 to produce as much power as 40 solar panels while inmates are exercising.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-10T11:30:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:48.253Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:54.951Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T11:30:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":8699,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/8699.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tougher Teenage Sentencing - Boot Camps","background":null,"additional_details":"We call on the UK government to introduce boot camps for teenagers, combining hard physical work and military discipline. Prison does not work: it only makes them worse criminals. Community service and ASBOs are not tough enough. We want to see sentencing that teenagers will fear at the same time as teach them the discipline and respect they lack. Community service and learning useful professional skills should only be an option for those that first show respect.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-10T11:35:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:48.260Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:54.975Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T11:35:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9838,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9838.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Banning Of Covering Of Faces Within Public Areas","background":null,"additional_details":"The police can't be everywhere at once and Antisocial behaviour has hit an all-time high.\r\n\r\nIf a law was passed to prevent people covering their faces in public areas along with the use of CCTV and smart phones capturing offenders I believe this would be an effective deterrent.\r\n\r\nI propose we call for a banning of the hiding of faces within public area's to make people feel safer and criminals to be detected easier is a major step forward.\r\n\r\nThis proposed act would cover ALL religions, creed or origin.\r\n\r\nThe public need to feel safer and criminals need to be identified more effectively.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:20:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.453Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:08.210Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:20:13.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":1829,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1829.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban music with lyrics which encourage crime","background":null,"additional_details":"Research suggests that music influences our lives, in such a way that it can encourage youngsters and teenagers to see that crime is a 'cool' thing because the music artist sings about it and explains in songs that crime is a good thing, take for example rap songs. To stop this encouragement of children and teenagers being influenced by this type of music it should be banned. 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This is to stop the publically viewed unfairness of mainly the Scottish MPs voting malevolently or with party-politics on England only issues to the disadvantage of the English public e.g. Scottish MPs voting for no tuition fees in Scotland but for tuition fees in England which is just double-standards and unfair. This petition is to cover all issues where Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland have a separate choice to England, in essence English MPs to vote for England-only issues.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:04:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.451Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:38.386Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:04:31.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":8703,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/8703.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":"AMENDED: Convicted West Midland Rioters should Lose ALL Benefits","background":null,"additional_details":"Any persons convicted of criminal acts during the current West Midland riots should have all financial benefits STOPPED. If they are under 16, their parents should also lose any benefits. No tax payer should have to contribute to those who have destroyed property, stolen from their community and shown a disregard for the country that provides for them ","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-10T11:41:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:48.267Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:55.011Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T11:41:39.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10330,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10330.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":"Social Security Benefits","background":null,"additional_details":"Anyone between the ages of 16 and 50 who are medically fit and receiving Social Security Benefits should be made to work to receive such benefits.\r\n\r\nThe Department of Works and pensions should generate everyday tasks that need to be done (ie Road sweeping, grass cutting, painting, repair of damaged buildings etc, etc)\r\n\r\nThis will get those dependant on social security benefits to get used to working and not just relying on hand-outs.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:11:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.369Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:12.348Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:11:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9904,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9904.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":"repeal state intervention into parenting, allow parents to discipline their children in the way they choose, without interference from the State","background":null,"additional_details":"With Reference to the Riots\r\nToo much law has engendered a situation where parents are now inhibited from establishing order within the home and moreover can be threatened by their own children. On \"Today\" this morning, an incident was referred to where a mother demanded her boy go to school. The boy punched his mother in the face, and threatened her not to retaliate or he would make accusations to Social Workers and get her jailed.\r\nIn the context of a mushrooming gang culture, and rioting, we must hope that whatever discipline can be instilled within the home is freely administered and not inhibited. Nothing can be done until this peverse situation is reversed. Destructive and as we now see, dangerous energy must be confronted and nipped in the bud.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:52:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.667Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:09.197Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:52:02.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9939,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9939.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":"To restore the Winter Fuel Payment to £250.","background":null,"additional_details":"The government has announced that  the extra £50 Winter Fuel Payment is to be scrapped. 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I wish the Government to make changes to the Legislation to give ALL British born children of a British Parent the same rights.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T10:50:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.224Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:11.700Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T10:50:02.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42329,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42329.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":"fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"For The Love Of Dogs UK (www.fortheloveofdogs.org.uk) would like the sale of fireworks to be limited to licensed display purchases only. 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The individuals in Question are people who claim benefits and waste their money on things that some hard working people cannot do. 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This complexity is expensive to maintain and is in place to shoe-horn the utility industry into being a privatised business in which it does not naturally fit.\r\n\r\nPrivatisation has created this hideously complex infrastructure and also the buying and selling of utility companies to make a ‘fast buck’. This has resulted in inflated prices for both consumers and industry and a slow response adopt new technologies such as smart meters and greener energy sources.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-12T12:04:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.714Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:13.707Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T12:04:56.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42346,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42346.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":"Nick Clegg really needs to resign","background":null,"additional_details":"Nick Clegg is doing an absolutely rubbish job of helping David Cameron run this country. Mr Cameron would better be able to run the country without a deputy or with one that actually knows what he/she is doing - sadly not true of Mr Clegg. This man has had almost no positive impact on the country - even his own party agree with me on that one. It is time for him to go before he causes even more serious damage than he has already done to the United Kingdom. ","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-11-26T11:50:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.275Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:03.776Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-26T11:50:45.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}