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Specifically nuts as the dust from when they are consumed is the most likely allergen to cause airborne reactions onboard aircraft. Other passengers should be made aware prior to boarding, preferably at check in or even before via email or other communication so other passengers have time to purchase replacement snacks with a reminder onboard. (I speak as the mother of an anaphylactic child who reacts airborne to dairy egg and nut)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-03-15T11:56:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:49.640Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-17T14:54:22.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-17T13:54:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-15T11:56:41.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":62212,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62212.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":"Call for an investigation of abuse by Stoke-on-Trent Children's Services prior to their being put into Special Measures by Ofsted.","background":null,"additional_details":" Ofsted found that Stoke-on-Trent Children's Services were using Care Orders as \"a first,rather than a last resort\" to break up families,contrary to the Children Act.\r\n The department was put into Special Measures for several years,but removed prematurely by the council on cost grounds.\r\n No attempt has been made to identify the wronged families,no explanation or apology has ever been issued.In some cases children were removed for years on the grounds that their mums and dads \"might at some future time show a lack of deference to Stoke social services\".It's to be feared that pubescent and pre-pubescent children were being targeted by the department for abuse.\r\n Some disabled children were still in institutions post-18,the council working through the Court of Protection to try to retain them in units for life.\r\n It is time for an accounting,not least to deter those who would seek to carry out these policies today. 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Added to the fact that this is the junction where the M6 meets the M62 on the main route into Manchester. If the motorway was widened here the quality of the journey for thousands of commuters could be greatly improved. 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With kwik fit you pay a different price depending on where you shop, whether you've made a phone call first or whether you have looked at prices on the internet. Recently purchasing a tyre from them and got charged £288.50, when going on the kwik fit website for the exact same item it was £199.50, making a phone call to the same shop it was £277. Speaking to quick fit customer services this is perfectly acceptable. Companies like this target the old/poor, who have no access to internet/ don't know how to use the internet,and the needy that have an emergency. Since when did Britain loose its morals and pricing depend on the individual or whether you are good at haggling or not.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-10-15T15:21:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.144Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-27T08:34:02.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-15T15:21:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":61667,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61667.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":"Requirement for local authorities & housing associations to provide homes for homeless people with dogs","background":null,"additional_details":"Many communities provide shelter for the homeless, but do not accomodate those with dogs. People living alone on the streets often rely on their pet for companionship and protection. Also, sadly, because people give more money/food for the dog than they do the owner.\r\nThese homeless people are obviously unwilling to part with their only friend (to an uncertain future) just to get a roof over thier heads, and why should they?\r\nLocal authorities and Housing associations should provide homes for these people, so they can get off the streets. Group such homes/flats together so they don't generate complaints from non-dog-owners.\r\nGive the homeless the same rights as other dog owners.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-02-28T07:22:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:47.128Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-10T09:23:39.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-10T09:23:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-28T07:22:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70868,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70868.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":"Broadcast General Election Debates","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned:\r\nRecognise the value of General Election debates in enhancing the democratic process, ahead of any personal party allegiance;\r\nNote current e-petitions on the subject that appear motivated more by party allegiances, or would not produce the changes required ahead of the 2015 General Election;\r\nCall upon government to enact legislation, ahead of the 2015 General Election, to require:\r\nDomestic Broadcasters to broadcast, in a timing and manner to be agreed amongst themselves, at least 3 such debates during the Election campaign;\r\nEvery debate to be freely accessible on-line and via terrestrial television and radio;\r\nThe structure, nature and content of each debate be a matter for the broadcasters without requiring the agreement of political parties; and\r\nParticipation in such debates by party leaders would be determined solely by the proportion of seats contested by the party (ie 33% of seats = 1 debate, 66% of seats 2 debates, 100% of seats 3 debates)\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-10-14T22:10:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.054Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-15T11:02:47.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-14T22:10:22.000Z","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":61227,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61227.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 monopoly that water companies have - overhaul our water industry","background":null,"additional_details":"Our water industry is outdated and out of touch.  Water customers are being disadvantaged.  We want the government to hold a thorough review of the water industry and to introduce radical change that will benefit every water customer and our environment.\r\n\r\nUnlike other sectors, if a water customer is unhappy with their water company they don’t have the choice to take their custom elsewhere. Our water companies hold the monopoly, they have no competitor. Introducing competitors would positively influence standards and improve levels of service. Water companies would have to become concerned about potential loss of business and would need to proactively evaluate the services they offer.\r\n\r\nThis review should extend to the effectiveness of industry agencies (CC Water, Ofwat, PHSO) in place to ‘protect’ the water customer and should aim to standardise the compensation criteria and compensation levels within this sector.\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition to bring positive change.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-02-21T10:14:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:45.632Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-03T11:48:54.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-03T11:48:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-21T10:14:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":60938,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60938.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 DLA","background":null,"additional_details":"Why change things for those who deserve to be treated better. You send money to foriegn nations but withdraw money from home citizens. The Personel Independant Payment scheme is a scam on those who deserve to be treated better. Having to wait 6 month + for their claims to be heard. Please return the DLA staff to their desks and respond correctly to the disabled or if you want to save on benefits. Members of Parliment and top civil servents,should also take pay cuts but I bet they wont. Or at least think again about tax increases for the rich and mansion tax, instead of making those who need help pay for the debts!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-02-14T18:01:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:44.483Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-24T18:14:35.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-24T18:14:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-14T18:01:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2161,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2161.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 the production of bread using the Chorleywood process","background":null,"additional_details":"We recognise that the Chorleywood process produces low grade and tasteless bread and contributes to constipation and piles. We call for it to banned.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-04T14:23:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.397Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T14:42:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T14:42:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T14:23:06.000Z","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":60607,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60607.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":"Daytime Running Lights - NOW - waiting till 2020 for legislature is too long. Compulsory vehicle lighting by day has proven to save life and accidents","background":null,"additional_details":"It has been decided all new build vehicles have DRL DAYLIGHT OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. its expected that this will become law by 2020. Given the well proven life saving benefits of being seen better in all weather conditions. It makes sense to enforce this now and not continue to put motorists and the public at continued risk from those who choose to be inconspicuous in all too often, terrible weather, and poor lighting conditions. Make the selfish camouflaged drivers light up. 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They pulled my mother to the ground as she tried to protect our beloved pet. They then tore her away from her arms and mauled her.\r\n\r\nHer throat was ripped open. She was bitten more than 20 times. Her voice box was pierced. The vets say it is a miracle she survived.\r\n\r\nThe owners of the dogs fled the scene, only to own up hours later after a Facebook campaign.\r\n\r\nThe Police aren't interested and the dog warden will not take action because these dogs have never offended before.\r\n\r\nTHIS MUST CHANGE. We want assurance that these particular dogs will ALWAYS be MUZZLED when on public property in future.\r\n\r\nDoes an innocent animal, child or person have to die or be left with LIFE-CHANGING injuries like Poppy's before these dogs will be reprimanded?\r\n\r\nIf you want these dogs muzzled then please sign.\r\n\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-11-11T11:30:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:30.538Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-12T10:50:17.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-12T10:50:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-11T11:30:44.000Z","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":1784,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1784.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":"COMPLETE MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL COVERAGE","background":null,"additional_details":"That mobile newtwork companies are compelled by the Government to ensure COMPLETE mobile phone signal coverage across the UK to a standard that allows for calls to be made and received. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-04T12:55:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.310Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T16:22:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-17T16:22:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T12:55:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56305,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56305.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":"Compulsary cycling lights at night time.","background":null,"additional_details":"Cycling is becoming ever more popular, but with this comes novice cyclists who don't seem to understand that at night time they are virtually invisable to drivers - especially as these people tend to be young and prefer to wear dark clothing. They  are putting their safety and those of others at risk.\r\n\r\nThe petition proposes to pass a law that makes it compulsary for cyclists who are cycling on the roads at night to use front and rear cycling lights - and for on the spot fines to be levied against those that don't.\r\n\r\nOne suggestion could be for police to carry spare lights in their vehicles and make the cyclist fit them there and then or pay a fine.\r\n\r\nThis could save lives.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-10-25T15:22:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:28.218Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-31T09:27:11.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-31T09:27:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-25T15:22:10.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56235,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56235.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":"Southwick roundabout drifters","background":null,"additional_details":"Please could you sign this petition if you agree that urgent action needs to be taken with regards to the speeding cars around the roundabout on the B2177 from Cosham to Southwick. Cars are coming from far afield jst to drift around this roundabout, causing lots of late night noise and skid marks on the road. It would not work with a speed limit as this too would be ignored, it would require anti-skid caoting or traffic calming measures. It is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt - I dont want it to my family - do you?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-10-23T11:43:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:27.993Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-29T11:39:36.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-29T11:39:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-23T11:43:54.000Z","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":55822,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55822.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":"Centralise Funding for Pot Hole Repairs & Road Resurfacing","background":null,"additional_details":"Local authorities have clearly demonstrated that they are not able to effectively maintain and repair the UK road network. In spite of unprecedented levels of council tax, they are often left in a dreadful state or repair, with many repairs delayed until the repairs are 'necessary', rather than pre-emptively i.e. before they damage vehicles.\r\n\r\nIt is therefore necessary to review the extension of the remit of the Highways Agency to include more local roads or create a new body responsible for road repair (funded from local authority funds or otherwise), perhaps to include a portion of car tax funds as many motorists would prefer to know that a portion of their car tax serves to provide for improving roads (even if that means a small increase). 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Who work, but all the wages go on bills and end up starving on a daily basis. All the under 24's that have come out of care homes or hostels needing more financial support and struggle. People that live alone, have the stresses of bills even when they work or debt collectors banging on there doors cause they needed to eat rather then pay bills?\r\n\r\nWe want the government to take notice! Make a change and support the vulnerable independent under 24's who struggle. Possibly the prime minister to sit down and talk to us, actually work out an agreement and listen to our problems and stories.\r\n\r\nPlease support us: https://www.facebook.com/HelpUnder24s","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-09-27T13:45:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:24.820Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-30T09:49:04.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-30T09:49:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-27T13:45:31.000Z","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":55260,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55260.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Create a facility for Armed Forces personnel suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.","background":null,"additional_details":"It is now known that in 2012 more serving or ex serving members of the British Army killed themselves than men and women killed in Afghanistan. PTSD is an under recognised issue and is leading to deaths and the government should aim to help treat those that are so badly mentally impaired by what they witnessed in the service of Her Majesty the Queen. There is no facility which is designated purely to help soldiers with PTSD and as it is clearly such a big issue leading to preventable deaths, more attention should be payed to the personnel who suffer with the condition to prevent further unecessary death. So the MOD should invest some of its defence budget (4th largest in the world) into creating a designated centre with people qualified to help sufferers from the military cope, be cured and reduce the death caused by war.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-09-26T17:15:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:24.612Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-08T10:15:21.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-08T10:15:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-26T17:15:10.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54782,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54782.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 Thames Estuary Airport, improve Airport Transport links","background":null,"additional_details":"I strongly believe that rather than building a completely new airport, which will generate noise pollution and traffic congestion, transport links to the existing airports such as Luton, Stansted, and Heathrow should be improved. This will mean it is easier for people who don't live close to the airport to be able to get to the airport.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-09-11T15:48:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:23.077Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-13T09:22:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-13T09:22:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-11T15:48:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54629,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54629.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":"End the discrimination against UK driving licence holders for speed cameras and other fixed penalty offences.","background":null,"additional_details":"Please sign this petition to end the discrimination against UK driving licence holders when it comes to the endorsement of penalty points. Presently when it comes to fixed penalty driving offences, such as being captured by a speed camera for excess speed it is unlawful to endorse a foreign driving licence. Foreign licence holders can, if the authorities actually decide to pursue it, be fined for such an offence only. This is morally wrong and could be argued, legal discrimination.\r\n\r\nHow can it be right that for the exact same offence a British person is more harshly penalised. The authorities will say that a foreign licence holder will have a 'virtual licence' (held at the DVLA) which will be endorsed and should the foreign 'endorsee' wish to convert his/her licence to a UK one then these points will become active. If you have points on your licence then your insurance premiums will increase, so what incentive is there to convert?\r\nPlease sign to end this legal anomaly.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-09-05T17:13:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:22.535Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-09T10:14:49.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-09T10:14:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-05T17:13:35.000Z","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":54506,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54506.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 British-English from Extinction","background":null,"additional_details":"In the modern day, we are seeing a growing use of the reformed English of the United States. Children's TV is filled with programmes and shows from the USA, and the use of computers and the internet in schools is also a main issue. All of these things use US English, and the future generation will believe the US version to be correct. In fact, when I wrote \"programmes\" in this description, it told me I was wrong! This is because even this description box uses US English rather than our own. My point is, however, that it is even worsening school exam-takers' grades in English. When I was in school, most of my English class, while approaching our GCSEs, kept getting spelling mistake marks because they were using US English, but they didn't know - they thought it was right! I believe UK English should be protected by schools and more strongly enforced by teachers to ensure that British-English survives and does not go extinct.\r\nThank you.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-09-02T14:39:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:22.057Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-12T11:34:07.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-12T11:34:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-02T14:39:38.000Z","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":54456,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54456.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":"Change from Representative Democracy to Direct Democracy with Sortition","background":null,"additional_details":"This e-petition calls for the UK Government to move from representative democracy to direct democracy.\r\n\r\nInstead of a system that elects representatives to make decisions on our behalf, this petition believes that the people of the UK are capable of deciding on all aspects of public life.\r\n\r\nThe alternative system proposed (called 'sortition') involves the random lot selection of members of the public according to a statistical selection process: ensuring all groups of people have an equal opportunity to contribute to the life of their community.\r\n\r\nCommunity councils will then deliberate on all aspects of public life – deciding based on presentations and proposals by expert witnesses. The outcomes of these meetings are then set in motion by a supporting network of civil servants.\r\n\r\nBy becoming more active in decision making, individuals will feel a greater sense of pride and responsibility toward each other and this in turn will make our communities better, stronger and happier.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-08-31T18:30:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.888Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-02T08:54:00.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-02T08:54:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-31T18:30:43.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54257,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54257.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 Spotted pages closed down","background":null,"additional_details":"These \"spotted\" pages they are popping up all over Facebook , supposedly for fun and social purposes - they are not fun and how is ridiculing someone personally to the effect it's bullying a social purpose??\r\nIt's alright them saying we will remove any post deemed offensive yeah that's great 24 hours later when the person concerned has already been humiliated it doesn't remove the hurt and upset caused. These pages need to be banned.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-08-27T08:39:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.198Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-28T08:19:04.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-28T09:19:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-27T08:39:37.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53440,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53440.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-open Unfairly Rejected PPI Claims","background":null,"additional_details":"2.4m PPI claims rejected by banks since 2010 are now outside Financial Ombudsman (FOS) jurisdiction because consumers trusted banks to treat their complaint fairly and therefore did not appeal decisions.\r\n\r\nEvidence now is most bank rejections were unfair:\r\n\r\n•\t2010-2013  FOS upheld 64% of PPI appeals\r\n\r\n•\tFOS currently upholds 8 in 10 appeals\r\n\r\n•\tChief Ombudsman says if banks had adequate processes FOS would only uphold a quarter of appeals\r\n\r\n•\tThe Times exposed Lloyds bank for rejecting claims knowing most would not appeal to FOS\r\n\r\nWe call on HM Treasury and the FCA, to:\r\n\r\n1  Force banks to re-open ALL rejected PPI claims if the consumer has not already appealed to FOS\r\n\r\n2  Introduce a rule that ALL rejected PPI claims be automatically forwarded to FOS, with an opt-out for consumers who choose NOT to continue their claim\r\n\r\n3  Introduce a % fine on top of compensation if a bank is grossly unfair in rejecting a PPI claim. The money could fund additional FOS workload\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-08-03T12:22:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:18.373Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-05T07:57:15.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-05T07:57:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-03T12:22:30.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53309,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53309.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":"Take action against Greek human rights abuses.","background":null,"additional_details":"Operation Xenios Zeus began as an emergency tactic used against illegal immigrants in Greece in a time of economic problems. In August 2012, 1600 people were detained pending deportation over a single weekend.\r\n\r\nNow it has become an excuse to systematically round up and imprison transgendered 'undesirables', drug users, and prostitutes - who are furthermore being forcibly tested for HIV and publicly humiliated.\r\n\r\nThese camps hold up to three detainees per square meter, a twelfth of the right that prisoners have to four square meters each. These people live in squalor, their children have been abandoned, and prisoners regularly attempt suicide rather than remain in 'Greece's Guantanamo'.\r\n\r\nWe want the British Government to publicly condemn this breach of people's basic rights and put pressure on Greece to stop Operation Xenios Zeus","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-07-31T15:21:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:17.906Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-01T09:49:33.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-01T09:49:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-31T15:21:12.000Z","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":53165,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53165.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":"More Humanitarian aid for Syria. Put pressure on other nations to back the UN humanitarian campaign.","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is asking the UK government to increase it's humanitarian aid bill to Syria. This is due to the UN needs more funds as the make shift camps have become over crowded and their is more humanitarian funding needed for food and shelter and medicines for the 1 million refuges.\r\nI also urge the government to put pressure on other countries around the world through the UN to contribute towards the humanitarian aid which is needed for the Syrian refuges and those who are trapped in Syria. Countries must work collectively to end the Humanitarian issues which are now arousing as the Syrian conflict is in it's second year.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-07-27T15:12:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:17.402Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-14T10:02:41.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-14T10:02:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-27T15:12:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53118,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53118.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 UK Housing Work for Residents, Not Property Speculators.","background":null,"additional_details":"Housing is a necessity not a luxury, yet rents and house prices are inflated while wages stagnate or fall.\r\nWe call for action to achieve full occupancy of UK housing stock.\r\nRents are too high in proportion to incomes, and ownership near impossible. First-time-buyer schemes encourage debt and subsidise house prices.\r\nLHA adds nothing to a claimant's standard of living, instead enriching landlords.\r\nRent caps will make \"buy-to-let\" a less desirable investment, lower house prices and free up homes for owner-occupiers.\r\nWe recommend the following measures:\r\n1 Cap rents at 40% of a full-time minimum wage, plus half that again for every bedroom (i.e. 2013 0 bed £88.34 per week, 1 bed £132.31, 2 bed £176.68 etc).\r\n2 Set LHA rates equal to the cap.\r\n3 End discrimination against DSS tenants by landlords.\r\n4 Help good landlords evict bad tenants and collect serious arrears.\r\n5 Set property standards that landlords must follow by law.\r\n6 Seize unoccupied properties and develop into housing.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-07-25T19:50:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:17.225Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-02T09:04:58.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-02T09:04:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-25T19:50:10.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52854,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52854.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 Blood Transfusion Service, or any part of it, should not, under any circumstances be privatised","background":null,"additional_details":"The Nathional health services and its unique services belongs to us and not any government.It was set up in 1948 to alleviate the suffering of ordainary people and to ensure that every person irrespective of wealth had access to medical services.\r\n\r\nThe new NHS bill alters the contract between us the public and its owners and lets in competition or profit making.\r\n\r\nWe must all ensure by signing this bill that all of the NHS services are kept free at the point of delivery and that companies are not able to cream of the prfitable parts and deny access to the peple who own it or that as is happening now services are being cut.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-07-18T15:41:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.217Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-19T10:19:31.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-19T10:19:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-18T15:41:49.000Z","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":74954,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/74954.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":"Rase the age on baby food from 4 months to around 6 months of age","background":null,"additional_details":"The Department of Health and the World Health Organization suggest  that babies get all the nutrients they need from breast milk or infant formula, until they are around 6 months old. They recommend introducing solid foods at around this age as the digestive system will have developed fully enough to cope with solid foods.\r\n\r\nThere are many products within the baby food industry that say they are suitable from 4 months of age.\r\n\r\nI am a student health visitor nearing the end of my training. During the year I have come across many families who are confused by conflicting advise.\r\n\r\nMany families feel that if weaning before six months was a real concern, food companies would not be able to advertised their products from 4 months.\r\n\r\nThis petition is to raise the age on the containers of baby food from 4 months old to around 6 months, as this will co-inside with the Department of Health and the World Health Organizations recommendations. 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Children need too see sports too want to play them and while the England team is playing so well there is no better time too introduce them to test cricket. I don't care who broadcasts it just let the people see it for free. This is just about test matches not one day or 20/20. Test matches are like Wimbledon and should be free for all","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-07-24T09:25:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.957Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-24T10:27:13.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-24T10:27:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-24T09:25:36.000Z","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":73832,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73832.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":"Raif Badawi - Expel the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"Raif Badawi was recently sentenced to 1000 lashes and 10 years' imprisonment for setting up a liberal website, criticising the Saudi Arabian government.\r\n\r\nDespite international condemnation, the Saudi Arabian authorities have proceeded with the penalty.\r\n\r\nI respectfully request that the amabassador for Saudi Arabia, to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, be ordered to vacate until this situtation is positively resolved in favour of the freedoms of speech, expression and religion.\r\n\r\nSaudi Arabia has broken international law here (and in other, less well-known cases too) - We must not be seen to collude with it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2015-01-15T05:18:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:29.191Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-19T10:12:00.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-15T05:18:59.000Z","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":72736,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72736.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":"Stamp Duty Rebate","background":null,"additional_details":"With the popularity of Help to Buy schemes, it proves how difficult it is as a first time buyer, who now have 20% equity loans secured on their properties.\r\n\r\nMy proposal is for the Government to rebate the extra stamp duty paid (tax free) for those that have purchased a property in the 4 weeks prior to the December 4th change.\r\n\r\nIf the Government will not consider a cash reimbursement now, I suggest the value of the extra in stamp duty be written off the balance of the Help to Buy equity loan as and when the home owner comes to ladder pay their equity loan or repay in full.\r\n\r\nHome owners would still almost definitely pay more than the Government originally lent as the stamp duty difference will be lower than the increase on the 20% equity shares' growth in any likely period that an owner would repay.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-12-04T09:23:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.670Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-05T14:28:05.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-04T09:23:35.000Z","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":72704,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72704.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":"End the UK's draconian drug prohibition laws.","background":null,"additional_details":"The UK's draconian drug prohibition laws are in dire need of reform; incessant denial of failed prohibition has lead to a vicious and vast black market, allowing some nefarious individuals to profit greatly.\r\n\r\nAll laws should be conceived from the pairing of good reasoning and corroborating evidence, this too applies to drug laws. Discussion on drug prohibition reform is arbitrarily dismissed  in favour of circular reasoning, drugs are bad because drugs are bad, yet this does not seem to encompass tobacco and alcohol.\r\n\r\nThe current UK government insists to revel in ignorance, discarding any positive outcome observable in other nations which have been subject to decriminalisation; economic growth, smaller prison populations, reduction in crime and advancements in individual rights, yet debate on reform has been quelled.\r\n\r\nIt is time to adopt drug policies which result from the corroboration of evidence and reason. Decriminalize marijuana.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-12-03T13:32:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.574Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-08T15:54:57.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-03T13:32:54.000Z","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":72626,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72626.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":"Royal Regiment of Scotland","background":null,"additional_details":"The dress regulations of the Royal Regiment of Scotland should be amended to allow soldiers at ceremonial events commemorating former Lowland regiments; or in former recruiting areas of Lowland regiments, to wear trews. Currently, all battalions of the regiment are only permitted to wear kilts for ceremonial events. Members of the Royal Scots Borderers (1 SCOTS), Royal Highland Fusiliers (2 SCOTS) and 52nd Lowland (6 SCOTS) should be allowed the flexibility to wear trews on ceremonial occasions. The regiment will be involved in official First World War Centenary events over the next four years and it would be appropriate for events such as the commemoration of the Gretna Rail Crash and the battles of the Lowland Division in Gallipoli to be marked with the Royal Regiment of Scotland wearing trews in memory of the five historic Lowland regiments –Royal Scots, Royal Scots Fusiliers, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and Highland Light Infantry.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-12-01T16:32:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.324Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-02T09:05:54.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-01T16:32:46.000Z","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":71148,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71148.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":"ME/CFS patients to receive professional assessment and care from the NHS and for GP's to regulate their opinions on the condition.","background":null,"additional_details":"Too many doctors are turning a blind-eye to the Disability knows as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.\r\n\r\nSufferers are being told by Professionals that it isn't real, \"stop attention seeking\", \"It's all in your head\", etc.\r\n\r\nThis needs to stop. The NHS needs to recognize this as a form of bullying for a devastating condition where the patient does not have to struggle and hope for treatment, instead this needs to be acknowledged as a requirement and due to the nature of the condition the correct treatment should not be a difficult to obtain.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-10-21T19:18:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:20.096Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-22T10:55:03.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-21T19:18:37.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70782,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70782.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban coffee machines and energy drinks being sold in schools.","background":null,"additional_details":"Caffeine and energy drinks are now being sold to childern from as young as 11 in schools. Caffeine is addictive and causes hyperactivity. How can teachers be expected to teach a classroom full of children who are hyperactive due to caffeine being cosumed on the school premises. It is advised that energy drinks are not suitable for children so why should they be available in schools. We need to make the government ban these from being sold in schools. 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This is in turn is demotivating younger drivers from taking there test or even taking out insurance which is a criminal offence. Many young people are driving cars without insurance and being penalised for this however what can one expect with such high insurance premiums? This is an important issue that needs more attention I would like to see the government campaign to the insurance companies to reduce the cost and possibly subsidise part of the cost. 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But should be all about maintaining a military that can and will fight as hard as they did for us\r\nThe word here is DEFENCE without it there will be no social justice, no NHS, no transport service, no freedom,\r\nDefence should be a Right and not a Cost.\r\nIf our Government are serious about being Europe strongest defence Country they should not only triple the SAS, SBS, Airborne and Commando units, but they should demand that the US sell to the UK (their closest partner) F22\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-09-06T11:52:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:13.190Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-08T10:34:21.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-06T11:52:17.000Z","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":69009,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69009.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":"benefit claimants to be trained for war or benefits stopped!!!","background":null,"additional_details":"due to the current threat to the United Kingdom I call for the government to call for every able bodied man and woman (without dependants) who claim benefits to be called for 'national service' training ASAP. If any refusal, benefits to stop!!! coaches/trains from towns to transport our civilians to the nearest army barracks to be trained by our army. We need to show these terrorists we are NOT going to roll over and sit back and wait to be taken over. We have men who are able, some willing, to stand united and defend our country. I personally am terrified for what the future holds for my country and feel useless, so sat at home with my children, looking at what the future holds for them, I have nothing to defend and protect them from these animals. gun laws restrict, so how do I defend my friends and family!!?? I need to know our boys are standing strong. This will cost no more to the government as benefits will still be paid to those who training.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-08-30T07:59:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:12.399Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-01T09:47:14.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-08-30T07:59:42.000Z","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":46016,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46016.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":"add more carriages to North-west suburban train services","background":null,"additional_details":"All North-west suburban train services should have a minimum of four carriages. More at peak times.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-02-15T22:47:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:53.201Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-18T09:19:38.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-18T09:19:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-15T22:47:22.000Z","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":67786,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67786.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":"withdraw from the UN if they do not also denounce Hamas as the cause of Irael`s action in Gaza.","background":null,"additional_details":"The UN is almost, but not quite, as bad as the political leadership of this country who operate a policy of appeasement against ALL criminals, including convicted terrorists with the blood of hundreds of innocents on their hand who are in this country under the protection of our charter for criminals, The UK Human Rights Act.  The UN MUST be forced to agree that it is Israel, along with Russia which takes appropriate affirmative action against terrorists and if they do not acknowledge Hamas as the cause, WE MUST WITHDRAW FROM THE UN.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-07-21T00:11:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:08.239Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-21T19:14:15.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-21T00:11:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":67662,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67662.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":"Total embargo on Russia","background":null,"additional_details":"Enough is enough- the west cannot dither and act in fear. Russia must be isolated to the point of financial ruin. Short of putting troops on the ground it is the only measure that will show we are serious. It means a total ban on trade, R&D benefits, sport (including taking the world cup off Russia), cultural exchanges, to treat Russia as the international pariah they deserve to be- until Putin is either overthrown or deceased.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-07-17T17:58:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:07.808Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-18T06:26:33.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-17T17:58:19.000Z","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":67072,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67072.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":"Less Traffic Lights, more Roundabouts","background":null,"additional_details":"The whole point of traffic planning is traffic FLOW and safety. So why on earth would the planners prefer the traffic light to the roundabout? (or even the most ridiculous idea of traffic lights ON roundabouts) Simply put it's because traffic stop / stationery / start at traffic lights increases fuel use, of which we know the Government makes a mint out of by way of duty, tax, and VAT. The other reason is because a traffic light takes away your choice. The Government will state safety, however, it's proven that the injury rate is comparable. At a roundabout, traffic flows and you have the choice to when go. No sitting at an empty junction waiting for a red light to tell you. So please, sign this petition and lets force the removal of traffic lights at junctions and put more roundabouts in. (Canada and the USA are doing it as we speak! They see the benefits)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-07-03T08:25:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:05.674Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-03T08:33:09.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-03T08:25:07.000Z","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":66514,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66514.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 tenstions against attacks on muslim minority in Sri Lanka","background":null,"additional_details":"\r\nThis is To your concern,\r\nA fear and panic situation risen in Sri Lanka by a Buddhist extremist group called 'Bodu Bala sena' against muslim minority on 15th of June 2014\r\n3 people been killed,many are injured and shops and houses been attacked in the Incident.\r\n\r\nAfter the Civil War between LTTE tiger rebels and the SL army came to an end continous verbal and physical attacks among muslim minority are taking place all over the place in Sri Lanka.\r\n\r\nWe fear that after many tamil people been killed during the civil war we muslims are their second target.\r\n\r\nTherefore before anything worse can happen I personally would like to request to raise your voice to Sri Lankan Government and urge them to take necessary steps on so called Buddhist extremist group 'Bodu Bala Sena' who are responsible for such attackes on muslim minorities.\r\n\r\nWe respect you and its a humble\r\nrequest on behalf of all Sri lankan Muslims.\r\n\r\nYours Faithfully,\r\nAshran Assahar\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-06-18T00:21:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:03.726Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-18T14:27:40.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-18T00:21:01.000Z","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":66335,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66335.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 subjects (home economics, human biology, performing arts ,environmental science etc)being axed from A-levels and GCSEs","background":null,"additional_details":"This e-petition is for students and people who think that it's better to have a wide range of subjects available to As and GCSE students. Why should subjects such as  home economics, human biology, performing arts and environmental science be axed ? Don't we have the right to do subjects that interest us?If for example a student took human biology (studying the human body) instead of pure biology (that covers more areas) would that be fair if that student just wanted knowledge on the human body and it's functions. Just because they are similar to mainstream topic doesn't mean they should be gotten rid off!  You have to decide! Do you want yourself,your children or your grandchildren to not have a wide range of choice on the subjects they pick for there A-levels or GCSE? 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This is all due to No win - No fee, this has to stop! Bradford has one the highest car insurance in the country, most people seem to be starting 'Cash for Cash' as an easy way of getting some money into their pocket. A total of 118,500 bogus or exaggerated claims were detected last year and this figure is drastically going up. This is entirely the fault of Tony Blair's 'No win no fee'.\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition in order to make the government stop 'No win No fee' for cheaper & affordable car insurances.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-05-31T15:02:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:01.150Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-04T07:53:47.000Z","closed_at":"2014-12-04T08:53:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-31T15:02:31.000Z","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":65233,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/65233.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":"Religious Studies should be optional in schools","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to make Religious Studies optional in ALL  secondary schools at GCSE level. We want the government to create option that the student and parent(s) opt for at the beginning of year 7 (first year) which decides if the child does or does not want to partake in religious studies.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-05-18T19:16:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:59.088Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-20T10:23:02.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-20T11:23:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-18T19:16:36.000Z","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":[]}}]}