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Every week, decisions are handed down in the nation's courts that beggar belief. Common sense does not appear to be a strong-point where British justice is concerned. In light of this, is it wise to have a judge (Mr Leveson) alone dictating the way forward for our hard fought (over 300 years) right to freedom of expression? I think not! At  the very least we should have a independent panel with no political, legal or government connections in any way, to consider the issues.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-12-01T22:46:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.307Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:07.999Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-01T22:46:07.000Z","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":15595,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15595.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":"Free School Meals in longer school holidays","background":null,"additional_details":"Those Primary School age children entitled to free school meals should be given luncheon vouchers to use in major school holidays.  These vouchers could only be used at approved outlets that serve balanced,nutritional meals. 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There is sufficient evidence that violence, drug abuse, racial hatred and other criminal acts are commonplace among their ranks during rallies across the UK. There is also evidence of members encouraging acts of arson and assault to Muslim people and property. Lastly, the EDL was referenced by the perpetrator of the recent terror attacks in Norway.\r\n\r\nUnder the Terrorism Act 2000 - a group can be banned if it \"commits or participates in acts of terrorism, prepares for, promotes or encourages terrorism or is otherwise concerned in terrorism\".","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T18:42:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.494Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:48.686Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T18:42:43.000Z","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":9065,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9065.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":"VOTE OF NO CONFIDANCE IN THE UK GOVERNMENT.","background":null,"additional_details":"IS IT NOT ABOUT TIME WE STARTED AGAIN,WITH ALL THE LOOTING AND FIGHTING ON OUR STREETS, NO JOBS , MORE TAXES FOR THE WORKING PEOPLE, THE MORE WE WORK THE MORE TAXES WE PAY, THE BENIFIT SYSTEM IS A MESS,  MY FATHER PASSED AWAY 32 YEARS AGO MUM WAS LEFT TO GET ON WITH IT NO BENIFIT WE HAD TO DO WITH WHAT WE HAD OR AN EXTRA BIG HOUSE FROM THE LOCAL COUNCIL , MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS ALL HAVE GOOD JOBS  AND FAMILIES OF THEIR OWN, WE CHOSE OUR PATH, SO LETS GET THIS PATH FIXED FOR OUR FUTURE, ","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-11T01:30:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.293Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:58.880Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T01:30:41.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13259,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13259.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":"MPs should have income/wealth representative of majority","background":null,"additional_details":"Members of Parliament should be representative of their constituents.  Therefore MPs' wealth/income should not exceed the average of the majority of their constituents.\r\n\r\nA referendum should take place to determine whether the majority of voters agree with this rule.  If successful it should be implemented at the earliest opportunity.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T17:20:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.865Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:47.846Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T17:20:52.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39502,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39502.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 Pope Benedict XVI tell gay people that they're not fully developed humans!","background":null,"additional_details":"Pope Benedict XVI told French Bishops recently that they must do everything they can to resist gay marriage as it “threatens” society, going on to imply that gay people aren't fully developed humans.\r\n\r\nThe Pope’s comments were made during a September 21 speech at Castel Gandolfo, whereby he reportedly told his assembled religious brethren that “The family is threatened in many places by a faulty conception of human nature.” Some translations have him saying the word “defective,” in fact.\r\n\r\nThe Pope went on to say that he believes ”Marriage and the family are institutions that must be promoted and defended from every possible misrepresentation of their true nature, since whatever is injurious to them is injurious to society itself.”\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRead more: http://www.care2.com/causes/pope-decides-gay-people-arent-fully-developed-humans.html#ixzz27nAX5mEO","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-09-28T18:55:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:28.204Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:39:33.147Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-28T18:55:15.000Z","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":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13115,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13115.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":"Cap all MP expenses","background":null,"additional_details":"To cap the amount all MPs spend as part of their expenses. Some MPs expenses are higher than others and excuses are made on reasons why. It should be capped to no more than £80000 per year to pay for staff etc.\r\n\r\nMPs should not be able to claim for food as all workers throughout the country pay for their own food throughout the day they work.\r\nTravelling expenses should be the same as workers 40p per mile, this should be documented ie reason for visit, to and from and the distance. Air flights to places MPs should get basic air travel if they wish to up grade it should be paid by themselves.\r\nMPs should only have staff that are needed ie 1 admin and 1 Personal assistant and their wages should be what an average person doing the same job. 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Punishment must match the crime !!","background":null,"additional_details":"For a long time now we have seen criminals commit the most outrageous crimes such as first degree murder and violent rape on our streets. When these evil beings are finally caught, we have witnessed that the victim's family are always let down by the courts as the sentences handed out for the criminal is as good as a slap on the wrist. I propose the justice system is improved and punishment matches the crime commited... for example, cold blooded convicted murderers should have no right to live themselves. If only we hand harsh punishments to criminals will it make those killing out of boredom think twice. We may not stop all but at least we will get some to think twice and start to make our streets safer.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T19:24:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.111Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:48.155Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T19:24:03.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13180,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13180.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 UK should manufacture! 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Manufacturing can pull us out of recession and will secure jobs for the future.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T13:57:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.598Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:47.038Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T13:57:10.000Z","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":13193,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13193.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":"Carers","background":null,"additional_details":"Carers should receive payment whether they get a pension or not, I look after my 94 year old mum 24 hours a day, if I did not do this it would cost the taxpayer around £2,000 a week in a home and I would still get my pension. So is that fair.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T14:21:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.637Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:47.154Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T14:21:44.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13202,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13202.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":"DWP and Atos Undue Influence and Value For Money","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to petition Parliament to debate the relationship between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Atos Origin (Atos); in particular the largesse funded by Atos, either directly or through industry groups i.e. is it appropriate that senior DWP officials attend \"black tie\" and other events, and whether sufficient independent controls and audits are in place to prevent undue influence on the actions of the DWP.  Following the recent alleged undue influence of a large media company, I would like Parliament to debate whether there are sufficient checks in place to detect collusion between large suppliers in competing for government contracts. A recent Atos annual report claims that Atos makes the highest margin from the DWP in Europe.  Parliament should debate whether this is consistent with value for money objectives and to debate whether such claims should be reviewed and influence the drafting and awarding of subsequent contracts.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T14:34:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.664Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:47.246Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T14:34:19.000Z","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":42671,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42671.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"scrap the Leveson recommendations","background":null,"additional_details":"the leveson recommendations should be scrapped.\r\nwhile some innocents would be protected,far to many high profile guilty persons would be able to hide their wrong doings from the people who need to know.\r\nthe press should be regulated but not stiffled in reporting facts.\r\nmp's,actors,police,councils etc should not be above the law and this report protects them all.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-12-02T09:26:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.339Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:08.110Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-02T09:26:55.000Z","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":42672,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42672.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":"Oppose Statutory Regulation of the Press","background":null,"additional_details":"Our democracy requires a free press. Our position and influence in the world requires a free press. Recent events have undoubtedly been harmful, but that is no reason to overturn the long-standing constitutional position. The Government should resist calls to legislate.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-12-02T09:55:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.343Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:08.130Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-02T09:55:38.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13287,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13287.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 MP expenses looters before the courts","background":null,"additional_details":"In light of the recent riots and subsequent sentences handed out to those found guilty of looting and associated crimes we demand that the inquiry into MP's fraudulant claiming of expenses is reopened. Any MP found guilty of looting the public purse, regardless of whether monies have been returned, should be put before the courts and subject to the same level of sentencing that our fellow citizens have suffered. We will not tolerate a two tier legal system where those in power are afforded leniency by the criminal justice system whilst those with the least power are shown none.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-17T19:23:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.107Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:48.137Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T19:23:38.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13393,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13393.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":"pensions increasers","background":null,"additional_details":"I have worked all my working life only to find due to a cut off date , l could be on £96 a week instead of £140 . This can not be legal , you cannot have a two tier system . If government increases the state pension all state pensioners should get the same amount .","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-18T08:56:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.450Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:49.205Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T08:56:09.000Z","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":13536,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13536.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 use of premium numbers","background":null,"additional_details":"I am starting this petition to try and get the government to ban the use of premium rate numbers. Hospitals, schools, banks and most government departments use them.  They are expensive to call and most organisations using these numbers and you have you listen to long menus before you can speak to a human or get to the option you need.  If like me you think it's time companies stop using 0871, 0870, 0844, 0845, please sign this petition. 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Can the English government please do the same!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-19T10:21:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.418Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:52.363Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-19T10:21:30.000Z","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":9094,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9094.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 confidence in the Prime Minister","background":null,"additional_details":"The people no longer have any confidence in the prime ministers ability to defend the country, manage the economy or protect the communities. 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No tax payer should have to contribute to those who have destroyed property, stolen from their community and shown a complete disregard for the country that provides for them.\r\n\r\nSign this petition ","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-11T02:52:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.376Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:59.242Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T02:52:04.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9096,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9096.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":"Our forefathers fought in terrible circumstances for us to have the freedoms we have today. I am lucky enough to have witnessed such greatness and true courage in my Grandfather and been brought up with some key principles - the difference between right and wrong.\r\n\r\nI find it hard to contain my anger regarding the nanny state the UK has become. A soft touch with easy access to welfare, a home to ungrateful, hateful and disaffected youths.. This is one of the many unfortunate outcomes of giving too much too easily and then trying to cut back.\r\n\r\nNational service should be brought back to teach young kids a lesson in disciple and self restraint. 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It is an unjust measure as the convicted will be subject to double-punishment, one from the courts and a second from their local council. This will devastate both families and communities and is not a viable long-term solution to the issue of social unrest.\r\nWe call on the Government to reverse this decision with immediate effect. 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The expanding role of the judiciary in Britain is already causing constitutional problems, and further intrusion into the machinery of democracy is poisonous. Free expression at the license of the State is slavery.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-12-02T15:22:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.386Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:40:08.315Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-02T15:22:45.000Z","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":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":143,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/143.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":"It's time to re-open the investigation into the attacks of 9/11 in order to rectify the subsequent effects imposed upon the British public","background":null,"additional_details":"Since the destruction of the three World Trade Centre buildings in New York on September 11th 2001, the world has changed drastically and the British public have been sucked into a climate of fear and terror. The current financial crisis would not have come about were it not for the vast amounts of money spent on the military operations embarked upon as a result of 9/11. The official FEMA report is clearly full of holes as described on multiple websites created by architects, engineers, physicists, pilots and ordinary people whose intuition and intelligence allowed them to see through what was clearly a smokescreen to justify illegal invasions of foreign countries. On the cusp of the tenth anniversary of this horrific incident it is time for the truth to be unravelled and the real villains brought to justice. I therefore demand on behalf of the British public a thorough investigation by the British government into the events of 9/11","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-07-29T08:58:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:20.769Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:19.942Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T08:58:56.000Z","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":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3002,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3002.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":"Raise the Inheritance Tax Threshold to £1 million as promised","background":null,"additional_details":"At the General Election the Conservatives promised to raise the Inheritance tax threshold to £1 million pounds. The British people want it the less well off deserve it.\r\nParliament should debate this issue and give it members the say rather that senior party Politicians.\r\nPlease Chancellor give us what we have been waiting for\r\n\r\nRegards\r\n\r\nUsman Ahmed","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:31:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.856Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:49.922Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:31:49.000Z","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":13597,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13597.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":"Jobs For UK Residents Before Imigrants","background":null,"additional_details":"More Jobs To Go To Britsh Born Residents, Rather To Imigrants ( Legal or Otherwise)\r\nWe The People Of Britain Would Like A Fair And Equal Chance To Seek Full Or Part Time Emplyment And Employers Should Look To Hire British Born Or Those Born In The U.K (England, Scotland, Wales And Northern Ireland) And Should Be Prioritised For Housing And Work Over Imigrants","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-18T21:13:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.205Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:51.592Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T21:13:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42692,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42692.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":"Ensure that the Leveson Inquiry does not result in statutory regulation of the press.","background":null,"additional_details":"We call upon the government to refuse to implement any recommendations of the Leveson Inquiry which will result in statutory controls on press freedom.\r\n\r\nA free press is a just and essential requirement of a democratic society.  The fact that illegal acts have been committed by some sections of the press (which can be addressed by existing law) must not result in the potential for political control of the press. 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I want the government to do more in terms of raising awareness. It is one of the less known areas of abuse and people should know what warning signs to look out for.\r\n\r\n'Emotional abuse is the persistent emotional ill-treatment....It may involve conveying to children that they are worthless or unloved, inadequate, or valued only insofar as they meet the needs of another person. Some level of emotional abuse is involved in all types of ill treatment of a child, though it may occur alone'. (Department of Health et al, 1999, p.5-6)\r\n\r\nThis happens more than people realise so the government should make it clear through a new campaign what it actually means by emotional abuse.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2012-09-29T21:02:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:28.298Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:39:33.393Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-29T21:02:40.000Z","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":{"code":"no-action","details":"Please provide a full name"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42693,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42693.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Protect freedom of expression by ensuring independent press regulation","background":null,"additional_details":"If a press regulatory body has a statutory basis, with political or government involvement in appointment of regulators, there is a significant risk of political or government interference in freedom of expression. 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If MP’s want more money than they should award more to nurses.\r\n\r\nThe argument that reducing MP’s pay would deter high calibre people also applies to the very important role that nurses play.  Our nurses are extremely well trained and dedicated and yet manage on a fraction of the money paid to MP’s , many of who also have additional avenues of income.\r\n\r\nThere needs to be greater parity between what MP’s are paid and the people they serve.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-11T03:14:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.387Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:59.300Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T03:14:40.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9110,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9110.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":"Humiliate offenders in public stocks","background":null,"additional_details":"Prisons are overcrowded and expensive. Asbos are seen as a status symbol. There is nothing to prevent minor crime. We should lock people up, we should humiliate them by sentencing them to spend time in public stocks. This would almost cost nothing and be a real deterent.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-11T04:49:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.420Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:59.471Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T04:49:08.000Z","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":3014,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3014.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":"English Democratic Republic (abolish the Monarchy)","background":null,"additional_details":"Remove the Monarchy and declare the nation a republic.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:37:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.892Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.051Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:37:44.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3026,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3026.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":"Soldiers to be paid more than footballers, soldiers fight for our country!","background":null,"additional_details":"We all know how unfair the pay is for British soldiers who fight for us. Whereas footballers play a few matches and are paid thousands, even millions. We need to stop this problem and pay them a well deserved salary.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:41:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.922Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.149Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:41:55.000Z","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":13610,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13610.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 Guard to combat civil disturbance","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should create a National Guard (NG) as a defence against civil disturbance.   The NG's purpose will be to bridge the gap between the police and the army.   The NG will be composed of local volunteers - private business people, family men, anyone wishing to stand up for their community against rioters.   As volunteers they will receive no wages.    The NG will receive military-type training, will be uniformed (especially riot uniforms:  helmets, shields etc) and will be armed, eg with rifles firing baton rounds, truncheons, and water cannon.   The NG will be based in areas with a history of riots.   They will be capable of being put on stand-by at short notice, and also will be sufficiently flexible to be bussed to other areas where they are needed.   The specific purpose of the national government will be to bring the National Guard into being, to provide the military training, and to pay expenses, eg equipment, premises, professional advice and training.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-18T22:15:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.247Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:51.732Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T22:15:39.000Z","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":13891,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13891.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":"REFERENDUM ON UK WITHDRAWING FROM THE EU","background":null,"additional_details":"The UK Government is being controlled by unconstitutional  EU directives and is costing the UK millions a day to remain members of the EU.Many of the electorate want action from our Government. Only a proper consituted Referendum will indicate how many.\r\nPlease Debate this issue urgently in Government and arrange for an early Referendum before it is too late!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-20T16:56:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:05.184Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:54.754Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-20T16:56:12.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3033,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3033.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":"send all Illegal Imigrants back and get the uk back on its feet","background":null,"additional_details":"people all over the uk are sick of been trodden on by the sick laim  and lazy that are flooding all towns thought the uk ","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:42:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.944Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.233Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:42:58.000Z","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":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3034,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3034.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 St Georges day a bank holiday","background":null,"additional_details":"please don't sign if you belong to any subversive group, this petition is about celebrating all that makes England great - that includes all races and creeds ","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:43:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.948Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.250Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:43:31.000Z","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":13930,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13930.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 inheritance tax - enable individuals and families to plan for the future and minimise their dependence on the state.","background":null,"additional_details":"Inheritance tax should be considered as theft by the state - every penny of the money which is left in a will has already been taxed several times; as income, through VAT and other stealth taxes.\r\n\r\nIt should be a funamental right for a citizen to make provision for their own family (or persons of their choice).\r\n\r\nInheritance tax serves only to make the rich poor and to keep the poor poor.\r\n\r\nInheritance tax currently enables the state to seize money from families when the sum left is over £325,000 - if your house and all its contents and your bank balance comes to more that this, the beneficiary of your estate will pay tax on the surplus at a rate of 40%.\r\n\r\n- that means family homes, cars, etc, may have to be sold to pay the tax, e.g. if someone left you their house worth £390,000 and you had no money to pay the tax, you would have to sell the house to pay your tax liability!\r\n\r\nInheritance tax encourages short sightedness.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-20T23:54:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:05.314Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:55.228Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-20T23:54:33.000Z","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":13961,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13961.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":"Conscript serial killers and persistent violent offenders","background":null,"additional_details":"Although violence and even murder can sometimes be just a result of the perpetrator snapping under pressure, we all know individuals for whom violence seems to be the norm.\r\n\r\nThese people in times past would have protected the tribe from attack, but they are a liability in modern society.\r\n\r\nWe should their aptitude to use in defence of the realm, which would reduce prison population and increase cannon fodder. 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As they have been compressed in a container from the outside world. The UN meeting which discides the future of Palestinian freedom from starvation of happiness. The UK should support the poeple of Palestine for freedom and peace. And vote for them for UN membership.\r\n\r\nPlease sign for the freedom for Palestine.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-21T18:11:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:05.578Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:56.094Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-21T18:11:48.000Z","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":3070,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3070.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":"Walkers Crisps","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned call on the government to make it an offence to distribute inadequately filled packets of Walkers crisps.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:51:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.066Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.606Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:51:36.000Z","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":{"code":"irrelevant","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3071,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3071.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":"e-petitions should be cancelled now","background":null,"additional_details":"Pointless, irrelevant, time-consuming, costly, small minded coalition PR. The government should effect another U turn and scrap e-petitions. If evidence is needed for e-petitions to be consigned to 7 minutes of fame, just take a look at the issues that have emerged in one day (but the minimum time for any petition is 3 months, so sorry). They should make us so proud!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:52:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.070Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.623Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:52:02.000Z","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":13976,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13976.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 youth projects for young people in the poorest and most volitile places in England.","background":null,"additional_details":"If you look at the underlying causes of the riots, it did not START as random looting and violence, there were several reasons, these people are angry and they need to be heard. For years the youth programs in Tottenham and other areas have been systematically shut down which leave the young with nothing to do but hang around on the streets, I propose the government open and fund now programs for youth in these underprivileged areas, these would also create a few more jobs and could be used to teach young people skills they need for work.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-21T13:22:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:05.470Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:34:55.657Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-21T13:22:16.000Z","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":{"code":"duplicate","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3085,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3085.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":"This country should become a democracy","background":null,"additional_details":"Meritocracy and social mobility will remain fairy stories unless and until there is room at the top - for anyone.\r\n\r\nBirth, inheritance. religion and appointment should no longer afford access to our legislature or determine our Head of State.\r\n\r\nUntil such time as we have an elected Head of State and an elected Upper House, no-one in public office should be permitted to refer to this country as a democracy.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned request that our government call elections to Head of State and the Upper House.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:55:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.117Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:32:50.792Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:55:07.000Z","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":50692,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50692.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":"Get rid of useless David Cameron","background":null,"additional_details":"David Cameron has said and done nothing regarding the killing of Fusilier Lee Rigby, 25, in Woolwich on the 22nd of May. We need to act now against terrorists before more innocent people are killed!\r\nWe don't need to constantly defend Muslim communities if they have nothing to do with radical Islam in the first place, its obvious they have nothing to do with it. Farooq Murad Secretary General of the MCB has spoken out against these terrorist far more than the Prime Minister would ever dare! We have had enough of weak leaders and need someone who is willing to do whatever is needed in this time of need. Please sign this petition if you are fed up with nothing ever being done!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2013-05-24T10:26:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:08.981Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:41:36.187Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-24T10:26:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":null},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9130,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9130.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":"Convicted London Rioters Should Pay Back the Community","background":null,"additional_details":"Anyone convicted of being involved in the in the 2011 London riots, should pay back their victims in the local community.\r\n\r\nAll assets gained through looting, burglary or theft whether of the person or a business should be returned to their victims.\r\n\r\nPay back to the community should involve financial and activity based penalties; fines should be imposed or removal of benefits for compensation and community service be enforced to repair the damage caused; in some cases this should be on top of custodial sentencing.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-11T06:13:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.479Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:59.723Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T06:13:49.000Z","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":9143,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9143.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":"16 to 25 year olds not in, or completed, full time education to fulfil one years service in the armed forces.","background":null,"additional_details":"On order to instil some discipline, training and morals, into a generation that doesn’t seem to understand these supposedly intrinsic principles, It is proposed that 16 to 25 year olds not involved in, or have completed, relevant full time education, serve 1 years service in the armed forces.  This will have the secondary benefit of bolstering the now over extended and depleted armed forces.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":1,"created_at":"2011-08-11T06:44:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.510Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:33:59.815Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T06:44:23.000Z","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":[]}}]}