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Tougher laws to be brought in to help prevent absent fathers/mothers who do not support their children emotionally and financially. 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As a public funded organisation the BBC should be held accountable for this shambolic deal whose sole beneficiary is Sky TV.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-11-29T20:21:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:39.909Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-01T15:43:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-01T15:43:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-29T20:21:11.000Z","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":24668,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24668.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":"Sell the BBC to raise enormous funds & save licence fees","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like the government to sell off the BBC because the funds released would greatly help our huge national deficit.\r\nIt would be feasible because:-\r\n1. Commercial broadcasting is equally good.\r\n2. The BBC now has 'advertising' breaks for their programs, just as annoying as those on ITV etc.\r\n3. There is no need for licencing fees; advertisers obviously provide sufficient funds for excellent programs by the commercial media.\r\n4. The BBC owns a large amount of property and the funds released from selling would go a long way to help the national shortfall.\r\n5. Not too many jobs would be lost, as the new owners would need experienced staff.\r\n6. The BBC World Service is currently funded by the UK government, so would not disappear.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-11-30T22:01:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:40.424Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-02T09:46:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-02T09:46:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-30T22:01:54.000Z","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":24981,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24981.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":"Binge drinkers should pay for police and NHS time","background":null,"additional_details":"Binge drinkers should pay for police and NHS time they incur, rather than the government trying to punish the majority of responsible drinkers with ever increasing duty on alcohol.\r\n\r\nThere is overwhelming evidence that binge drinking is not only costing the police and NHS a huge amount of time and energy, but also the millions and millions of pounds it costs to clear up the trail of devastation they leave behind and future cost to the NHS in the years to come due to continuous abuse by binge drinking.\r\n\r\nThe government should now put in place and charge the total cost of police time and NHS time [including the number of doctors, nurses and medications used] and pass this onto the person(s) concerned. Stop punishing the majority and letting the minority get off virtually Scott free.\r\n\r\n                       Please vote to save our NHS ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-12-04T12:48:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:41.549Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-08T13:33:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-08T13:33:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-04T12:48:54.000Z","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":25205,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25205.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":"Re - launching empty homes (empties)","background":null,"additional_details":"There are over 350,000 empty homes in the uk, they are left abandoned not because they are useless but because the government is not giving the amount of funding needed to reburbish these homes. There are thousands in the waiting list for homes. for example a family with 7 children living in a damp 2 bedroom house whilst there is empty homes across the uk! people are homeless, how can this be? when theres 350,000 empties!. Stop funding olympic stadiums that will be demolished after 16 weeks and stop wasting valuable tax payers on portrait painting of MPs its irrelevant!.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-12-06T21:42:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:42.263Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-09T10:13:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-09T10:13:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-06T21:42:13.000Z","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":25357,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25357.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":"Arctic","background":null,"additional_details":"The Arctic is one of last remaining pristine wildernesses on the planet, home to polar bears, narwhals and other species that don't exist anywhere on the planet.\r\n\r\nYet it is under grave threat. Climate change is causing the ice to melt, and companies and governments are rushing to carve up the resources that lay underneath the ice.\r\n\r\nI want you to use your influence and protect the Arctic. At the moment the UK is lobbying to water down new European proposals which would ensure that oil companies, like Cairn Energy, have to meet tough new standards when they operate in fragile areas like the Arctic.\r\n\r\nRather than blocking laws in the EU that would help protect the frozen North, the UK should be doing all it can to preserve one of the world's most important natural environments. Please tell me exactly what you intend to do to save the Arctic","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-12-08T11:58:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:42.686Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-09T14:03:53.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-09T14:03:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-08T11:58:19.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25532,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25532.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 Led Investigation into the deaths of british citizens during the events of 9/11 (US)","background":null,"additional_details":"During the past 10 years substantial evidence has come to light regarding the events of 11/09/01 in the United States of America. This evidence contradicts and official 9/11 report and subsequent NIST reports.\r\n\r\nThis evidence was gathered via numerous sources - collated and scrutinized by independent scholars, engineering specialists, first responders (9/11 US), architects and investigative reporters (including the BBC) and scientific professionals.\r\n\r\nThe UK government should lead a proper and open investigation into the deaths of UK citizens during these events.\r\n\r\n1) Chemical signature of the incendiary thermite found in solidified molten metal, and dust samples. Independently verified.\r\n\r\n2) Evidence of thermite incendiaries found by FEMA in steel samples. Verified by 5 independent laboratories.\r\n\r\n3) 1200-foot-diameter debris field: no \"pancaked\" floors found - As per official report.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-12-11T00:31:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:43.260Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-14T09:54:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-14T09:54:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-11T00:31:18.000Z","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":25776,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25776.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":"Metal theft and endangering life and society","background":null,"additional_details":"The theft of metal is increasing and in many cases is causing or has the accumalive effect of causing injury.\r\nThe theft of certain metals, lets say cableing from railways, is also causing problems in general society.\r\n\r\nThose who commit metal theft should not only be charged with stealing the metal but also with an acccompanying charge to reflect the consequence of the first offence. For instance those who put life in danger by stealing cableing should be charged with endangerng life. Those who cause hospitals to cancel operations could be charged with wasting public money.\r\n\r\nThose who buy the metal should also be charged not only with receiving stolen property but with the accompanying charge\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-12-14T18:13:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.054Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-20T13:12:01.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-20T13:12:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-14T18:13:44.000Z","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":73556,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73556.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":"Advertise self-help advice & good health-seeking behaviour on TV","background":null,"additional_details":"The best way to reduce the current crises in A&E & primary care is to advertise self-help advice & good health-seeking behaviour on TV.  Despite the massive amount of health information in the public domain these days, patients don't know what they should do & who they should turn to if they have a health problem.  TV adverts are known to be a very effective way of promoting public health campaigns.  The government needs to act now to ensure that patients know how to get the most out of the NHS without mis-using it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2015-01-07T21:42:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:28.250Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-09T14:15:19.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-07T21:42:02.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25830,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25830.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 prescriptions for life saveing drug useres","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see free prescriptions for person who need to take tablets every day, just to continue working and living a normal life. I suffer from a sleep disorder called narcolepsy, and to carry out a normal every job I need to take 6 dexadrine tablets a day just to stay awake. My wife has to take thyroxine everyday also. Her drugs are given to her free of charge where as I have to pay for mine. If I didn't take mine, I couldn't function at all. Please debate this I feel it is a totaly acceptable request","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2011-12-15T08:41:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.233Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T10:51:53.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-15T10:51:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-15T08:41:01.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37399,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37399.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":"Outlaw bank mortgage exit fees","background":null,"additional_details":"Make charging high exit fees when wishing to swap/transfer your mortgage illegal. This will cause the mortgage market to become much more competitive. The Australians are already implementing a similar policy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2012-08-18T11:23:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.309Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-20T06:53:49.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-20T06:53:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-18T11:23:31.000Z","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":43922,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43922.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":"Invest £10m to provide St. Helena with proper internet","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned petition the government to invest £10m to the British overseas territory of St. Helena, to provide them with a decent internet connection. This would boost the island's economy, and would return much more than £10m. The government should look after the needs of its people not only at home, but in her territories as well.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2013-01-03T17:55:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:46.300Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-08T10:37:48.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-08T10:37:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-03T17:55:08.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42738,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42738.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 the cane/belt in schools","background":null,"additional_details":"The attitudes in schools nowadays is disgraceful and disgusting, the cane/belt should be brought back so young adults/children can learn how to behave properly and have respect for their parents and teachers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2012-12-03T20:49:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.563Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-11T14:23:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-11T14:23:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-03T20:49:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51733,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51733.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Abolish air passenger duty","background":null,"additional_details":"I call on the government to abolish air passenger duty. 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It exists merely as yet another means to raise revenue for the treasury and should be stopped.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2013-06-16T18:43:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.520Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-17T08:54:02.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-17T08:54:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-16T18:43:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":64119,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/64119.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":"MINIMUM LIVING STATE PENSION FOR  UK PENSIONERS SHOULD BE £800.00 PER MONTH","background":null,"additional_details":"If any British citizen  has lived in the uk for a continuous period of  20 years and is above 65 years of age,  then he/ she should   automatically be  entitled to the living state pension of £800.00 per month with pension linked to  the actual inflation index without the application of notorious \"means testing\".","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2014-04-20T13:10:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:55.434Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-22T09:59:26.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-20T13:10:06.000Z","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":19497,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19497.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":"GIVE CARERS OF LOVED ONES  A BETTER DEAL","background":null,"additional_details":"GIVE CARERS A PROPER DEAL... FOR SAVING BILLIONS OF N.H.S. £'S !   BY KEEPING LOVED ONES AT HOME. THE WORK IS NEVER ENDING DAY AND NIGHT AND IS NEVER PROPERLY RECOGNISED. THE CARERS ALLOWANCE NEEDS TO BE INCREASED AND RESPITE NEEDS TO BE MORE AVAILABLE . 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Followed by the arrest of a cartoonist for \"sedition\" puts Malaysia down a path towards serious violation of this declaration.\r\n\r\nMalaysia should be warned that the Commonwealth is concerned about recent activity in Malaysia, and that for it to remain a member of the Commonwealth the next general election needs to recognise (to quote from the  Harare Declaration) \"the individual's inalienable right to participate by means of free and democratic political processes in framing the society in which he or she lives\"","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2015-02-11T07:35:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:31.751Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-02-18T09:00:47.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-02-11T07:35:46.000Z","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":74633,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/74633.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":"Defend Freedom of Speech on Campus","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government must exempt universities from the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill in keeping with the obligation under the Education Act (No.2) 1986 to guarantee freedom of speech on our university campuses.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2015-02-07T14:30:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:31.460Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-02-12T13:36:27.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-02-07T14:30:58.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":73682,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73682.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":"Peaceline","background":null,"additional_details":"I am haunted by the fact that the neighbours of Said and Cherif Kouachi, the perpetrators of The Charlie Hebdo massacre knew the brothers had arms in their flat, but were too scared/bullied/lacking in French to warn anyone.\r\nI would like the government to set up a \"Peaceline\", along the lines of Childline and Silverline, which people can call if they have any information about anything or anybody which they may feel could be a threat to anyone's safety.\r\nSometimes people are too afraid to contact the police directly, also the police require \"statements\" which can be off-putting. 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This is an ineffective measure. The player resorts to this measure by recognising that he or she doesn't have the self control to not gamble. That this player can then within seconds register for another one of thousands of gambling websites isn't acceptable. Create a shared database, that all operators must subscribe to, where a player can exclude themselves from all websites. This could be done relatively cheaply given the money operators supposedly already spend \"tackling\" problem gambling. After all, it's just a database. The reason it already hasn't been done? Problem gamblers are where the industry makes it's big profits. Why isn't the government intervening? Tax? Make this happen. Protect problem players, and stop the industry taking advantage of them whilst putting on a caring front. This is a real solution, one the industry won't care for.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-12-27T15:46:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:27.385Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-29T11:37:59.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-27T15:46:08.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":74318,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/74318.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":"Colour of new Red Flex 'stealth' speed cameras","background":null,"additional_details":"The new 'stealth' speed cameras (Red Flex Ltd) are painted grey, contravening the 2013 standard, SN350, authored by Louise Butcher, stating the signage and colouring of speed cameras in the UK.\r\n\r\nBy painting these grey you are simply continuing the 'War on the Motorist' which the Prime Minister stated that this government was going to end!\r\n\r\nIt is sneaky and underhanded doing this!\r\n\r\nThe standard can be easily found here: https://www.google.co.uk/#q=UK+Government+standard+350+speed+cameras\r\n\r\nOn conspicuity, it states:\r\n'should be coloured yellow either by painting both the front and back of the housing or covering both the front and back of the housing with retro-reflective sheeting'.\r\n\r\nThe Government must implement it's own standards for the signage and colouring of these new cameras.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2015-01-28T20:41:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:30.634Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-02-03T11:31:15.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-28T20:41:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":72844,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72844.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":"allow summer born children to defer their school start date","background":null,"additional_details":"Parents of children who are born within the school summer holidays (25/7 - 2/9) should have the choice of sending their children into reception when they have turned four or defer until they have turned five depending on their child's readiness.\r\n\r\nWww.guardian.co.uk\r\n\r\nSummer-born children are at a serious disadvantage in the majority of England's primary schools, a major study has found.\r\n\r\nNearly all primary schools divide pupils according to their academic ability by the age of seven. But a study of 5,481 children shows that this means summer-born children are far more likely to be placed in the bottom sets than their autumn-born peers.\r\n\r\nAugust-born pupils are more than twice as likely to be in the bottom set as their classmates born the previous September, researchers at London University's Institute of Education found. September-born children are almost three times as likely to be in the top stream as their August-born peers, the study shows.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-12-08T15:12:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:26.014Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-09T12:20:19.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-08T15:12:14.000Z","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":70635,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70635.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":"Immediate insurance payout for terminally ill","background":null,"additional_details":"Introduce legislation to require insurance companies to pay out pension funds to terminally ill patients within 30 days of application supported by confirmation of diagnosis from the doctor.  The process for claiming should not allow the insurance companies to delay payments by drip feeding requests for information.  On being diagnosed as terminally ill with cancer, my sister submitted claims to 3 companies, one paid out within weeks, one took 3-4 months to pay and the third paid out after more than 7 months of requesting more and more information, causing a lot of stress and actually refunding my sisters pension pot less than a month before she died.  She wasn't alone, she told me that there were numerous similar cases on cancer support sites.  When someone is told that they have less than a year to live, the last thing they need is stress of making these claims and they may need the money to live and fulfil some of their last wishes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-10-09T19:24:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:18.278Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-10T14:58:37.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-09T19:24:29.000Z","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":70534,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70534.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":"JOB CUTS TO CHILDRENS SERVICES/SOCIAL CARE - BARNET","background":null,"additional_details":"There are proposals for a 'transformation' - integrating the current services for a 'more effective' service!Yet a significant number of job cuts within the London Borough of Barnet children’s service are proposed (approx 24 jobs).Transformation gives the impression the outcome will be 'better'.I can’t fathom how so many cuts will produce a better service. There is already a lack of support available...job cuts will obviously reduce support further and increase workload!I don’t doubt cuts need to be made within Barnet...yet cutting children’s service jobs will undoubtedly have a detrimental effect on support services available!Surely this will affect Safeguarding, looked after children, youth offending, availability/accessibility of parenting support/courses, SEN and disabled children, and any other vulnerable families in the borough who are in need of support!I would like the government to ensure these cuts do not take place so those most vulnerable in our community are not failed!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-10-08T13:30:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:17.952Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-10T15:08:32.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-08T13:30:08.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":69554,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69554.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":"Bypass all Human Rights Conventions for Islamic State Terrorists","background":null,"additional_details":"We ask the UK Government to bypass and not sign up to any Human Rights Conventions when dealing Islamic State Terrorists. This would include the potential capture in the field of these people by members of our armed forces. In such cases these members of our armed forces should be amune from any prosecution for mistreatment should it occur of these terrorists.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-09-15T05:57:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:14.258Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-18T14:15:06.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-15T05:57:49.000Z","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":69306,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69306.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Support a Royal Pardon for all the Pentrich Martyrs","background":null,"additional_details":"A Pardon for the Pentrich Prisoners of conscience, including the three executed leaders: Jeremiah Brandreth: Isaac Ludlam and William Turner and all those Pentrich Rioters deported to Australia.\r\nDescendants of those starving men around the world still cry out for justice.\r\n\r\nHeaven knows:\r\nPentrich Martyrs, to a cause you fell\r\nYou had your say, and were locked away\r\nThere never was a hope in hell\r\nHarsh masters ruled the day\r\n\r\nHeaven knows:\r\nWith pitchforks, rusty knives and staves\r\nYou marched along as sorry braves\r\nAnd never was a hope in hell\r\nHarsh masters ruled the day\r\n\r\nHeaven knows:\r\nThe years still echo names that cannot rest\r\nLong gone the gallows and the axe-mans blade\r\nBrandreth: Turner: Ludlam: put to test\r\nHarsh masters ruled the day\r\n\r\nHeaven knows\r\nTo grievous pain, and torture you were led\r\nMartyred by a State in fear, lest anarchy held sway\r\nButchered and bled for a loaf o’ bread\r\nHarsh masters ruled the day\r\n………………\r\nHarry Riley 2014\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-09-08T10:34:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:13.386Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-01T15:11:06.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-08T10:34:52.000Z","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":68849,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68849.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":"Apology on Scottish independence, no further constitutional change without a mandate","background":null,"additional_details":"The UK Government and UK Parliament delegated the power to hold an independence referendum on the Scottish Parliament when only 6 MPs (SNP) could claim to have a mandate on the issue. In doing so, it crossed a constitutional Rubicon as the prospect of independence had never been put to UK voters and it is the only major constitutional change in modern times without a mandate from general election manifesto pledges or specific referenda. To avoid this becoming a dangerous precedent and send a clear message to the electorate that they will always have an opportunity to vote on constitutional change, the UK government should i) request that the UK Parliament apologise to UK voters in passing the referendum legislation without a mandate; and ii) introduce legislation that all future constitutional legislation must have a mandate either from a general election manifesto pledge or as a result of a specific UK referendum.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-08-25T11:58:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:11.876Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-08-26T08:55:45.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-08-25T11:58:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":68334,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68334.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":"\"Health and Safety Consultant\" should be a protected title.","background":null,"additional_details":"The term \"Health and Safety Consultant\" should be a protected title in law, in the same way as other professions such as Social Work and Medicine. This will ensure only suitably qualified and experienced practitioners can call themselves by this title. For example, only those on the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR). 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My parents had always owned their own business so when my father became seriously ill there was no way he could help sustain it. My mother could not do it alone and after his death she struggled financially on only a small state pension. My father had paid a full stamp for over 50 years and his pension died when he did. It's terrible. His pension or even half of it should have been paid monthly to his wife. It's a help to a widow already coming to terms with her husbands death and it should be the the deceased persons right to leave half of their pension that they have paid in to for a loved one to continue living without the extra financial burden. Please help support this petition. It is not fair to work and pay into a pension only to die and not profit from it at all and then not even be able to leave it to your loved ones.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-07-13T12:00:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:07.259Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-18T10:42:29.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-13T12:00:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":66275,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66275.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":"Removing reduced speed limits for commercial vans of 3.5 tons and less.","background":null,"additional_details":"A commercial van with a maximum laden weight of 3.5 tons is reduced to 10 mph below the national speed limit on single and duel carriage ways, while a camper van with an unladen weight of 3.05 tons can drive at the maximum national speed limit. Why?\r\n\r\nThis is a draconian law and needs updating, my van handles just as well with goods in as it does with a bed, sink and toilet, probably better as I drive it a lot more.  The country, like it or not, is dependant on goods being moved across it.  Most of these go by road, most commercial vans do not stick to these reduced speed limit.  Most of us drive with care, we drive to the conditions and are responsible, a 15% speed reduction equals 15% less productivity! I could go on,\r\n\r\nPlease pass this on to any commercial van drivers as I think they may agree.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-06-11T20:23:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:02.736Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-12T10:09:38.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-11T20:23:14.000Z","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":64354,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/64354.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 discrimination of tall people and make all public transport seating big enough for upto 6'7\" / 2 metres","background":null,"additional_details":"Public transport has seating which is often to small for those over 6'4\". Trains and planes do not have enough legroom in order to sit in a seat without having to put legs out in the walkway. Seats do not have high enough backs to sit comfortably and sometimes have bolstered head restraints that physically stop someone taller from being able to sit in the seat at all. This seating is unsafe and virtually unusable by the large amount of tall people in the population. This petition calls for all seating on public transport meaning; buses, planes, trains, ferrys etc to be regulated and made for those up to 2 metres tall to be able to fit comfortably including when the seat in front is reclined.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-04-26T09:09:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:56.211Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-28T12:12:47.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-26T09:09:06.000Z","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":64038,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/64038.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":"Rename the Independent Police Complaints Commission to remove confusion over 'IPCC'","background":null,"additional_details":"Labels are immensely important for communication. A label with multiple meanings spreads unnecessary confusion.\r\n\r\nThe UK government's \"Independent Police Complaints Commission\" is commonly abbreviated to 'IPCC'.\r\n\r\nThe United Nations' \"Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\" is, naturally, also referred to as the 'IPCC'.\r\n\r\nThe UN's IPCC was created in 1988 [1] ; the UK's IPCC was established by the Police Reform Act 2002 [2] - fourteen years later!\r\n\r\nIn a sane world, such potential naming conflicts would be checked in advance by those responsible. But it's not too late to correct this mistake.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned demand that the name of the  Independent Police Complaints Commission be changed to avoid confusion with 'the other IPCC' - the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.\r\n\r\n[1] http://www.ipcc.ch/organization/organization_history.shtml\r\n[2] http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/page/history","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-04-18T13:37:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:55.124Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-22T12:17:46.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-22T12:17:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-18T13:37:07.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":63983,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/63983.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 it illegal for employers to advertise job vacancies without specifying the rate of pay being offered.","background":null,"additional_details":"Please sign this petition to make it illegal for all employers to list job vacancies without first specifying the rate of pay being offered for that job.\r\n\r\nHow many times have you seen a suitable vacancy that sounds interesting, but with absolutely no detail of the rate of pay being offered?.\r\n\r\nThe government has allowed employers to offer jobs without even specifying to a prospective employee what the rate of pay is, the current situation demands that you apply for a job before you even know how much that job will pay, a totally and utterly ridiculous and unfair situation that wastes many hours of jobseekers time and effort.\r\n\r\nAlthough many employers do say how much a job will pay up front, the vast majority do not. Who would apply for a job without first knowing what the rate of pay actually is? this is a complete and utter disgrace to all jobseekers and the situation needs to be addressed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-04-16T15:32:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:54.904Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-16T15:47:37.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-16T15:32:36.000Z","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":51240,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51240.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"ALL PARTIES TO OFFER A DEFINITE IN/OUT EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM AFTER THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION","background":null,"additional_details":"The people of this country are currently at odds with their MP’s , regarding remaining in European Union membership, withdrawal from the European Union as it stands, to a complete withdrawal from the European Union. The parties of all colours appear to lack trust in the British people and refuse to offer a concrete vote on deciding where our future lies in the European Union. I would like all parties to debate this very important issue and give us the actual arguments for and against remaining in membership of the European Union and why they do not trust the people of this country to actually vote on this issue. This is a matter of trust and transparency and I hope that this petition reaches the required number of votes to trigger a debate of this in the House of Commons.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-06-04T16:35:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:10.836Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-06T10:39:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-06T10:39:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-04T16:35:17.000Z","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":50389,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50389.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":"Replace the High Speed Rail Link with energy infrastructure investment","background":null,"additional_details":"Replace the High Speed Rail Link with energy infrastructure investment, this will create the jobs and potential growth that you would get from the rail link but with safe guarding our future energy needs, plus it will create the basis for many companies to invest in the technology to bring cleaner energy to the general public. This infrastructure can be developed without increasing house hold bills; then sold to the energy companies (at a potential profit) ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-05-22T15:19:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:07.921Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-29T14:58:53.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-29T14:58:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-22T15:19:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":50385,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50385.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":"NeverShallBeSlaves.com - Parliament should immediately debate the death penalty for child sex slaving","background":null,"additional_details":"UK membership of the ECHR has so failed to protect human rights that slavery has returned to the nation that abolished it. The house of Wilberforce must be recalled to again send the message that the organised economic enslavement of human beings will not be tolerated by our sovereign parliament.\r\n\r\nThe institutionalised political correctness among police, media and social services, indifferent to the systematic nationwide sexual torture of children, indicts the organisational culture engendered by the Human Rights Act 1998 as complicit in the existence of child sex slavery networks.\r\n\r\nNO comparable e-petition exists requiring the repeal of this act: first, to protect victims of the 54 slaver gangs still drugging, selling, raping and torturing schoolgirls chiefly in England through the extension to the judiciary of capital punishment for slavers; and second, to enable severe punishment and exposure for paid public servants who have facilitated and continue to enable grooming and abuse","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-05-22T12:49:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:07.909Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-23T10:48:07.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-23T10:48:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-22T12:49:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":62811,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62811.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":"Additional sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's military support","background":null,"additional_details":"Responsible department: Foreign and Commonwealth Office\r\n\r\nThe Russian occupation of Ukraine violates international law and should be opposed in the strongest terms. Following the initial sanctions, the UK should quickly move to more severe sanctions.  In addition, the UK should help Ukraine strengthen its military capability with advice, training and provision of military equipment.\r\n\r\nSanctions should include but are not limited to the following actions:\r\n\r\n1. Eliminate Russia's membership in G8 and G20.\r\n\r\n2. Remove Russia's membership in the WTO.\r\n\r\n3. In addition to cancelling UK visas to members of the Russian Government and Ruling Party Parliament members and their families, tighten controls and limit visas to all Russian citizens.\r\n\r\n4. Ban export of dual-use technologies to Russia, that may help to develop their armed forces.\r\n\r\n5. Freeze assets and open investigation of money-laundering activities conducted by Russian officials, oligarchs and the Ruling Party in the UK.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-03-22T13:17:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:50.934Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-24T10:44:07.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-24T09:44:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-22T13:17:45.000Z","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":[]}}]}