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It is not uncommon to see individuals spend money they can not afford to feed their drug like habits.\r\n\r\nThis needs to stop and the current stance in encouraging gambling through TV advertisement and other forms is not worth the revenue it generates.\r\n\r\nRecord numbers of bookmakers are opening on our high streets for a reason.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-05T19:24:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.253Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T12:34:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T12:34:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T19:24:31.000Z","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":6098,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6098.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":"HORSE RIDERS RIDING ABREAST SIDE BY SIDE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY","background":null,"additional_details":"MY PETITION IS TO STOP HORSE RIDERS RIDING ABREAST ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ACT BOTH FOR THE RIDER HORSE AND DRIVERS WHOM TAKE CHANCES AT GETTING BY THE HORSES OFTEN ON WINDING COUNTRY ROADS. RIDERS WILL TELL YOU THEY ARE PROTECTING SHY HORSES. IF A HORSE IS SHY OF CARS, THEN RIDE IT IN A FIELD. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, THE RIDERS JUST WANT TO POODLE ALONG AND HAVE A GOOD CHAT. OBLIVIOUS TO MASSIVE TAIL BACK BUILT UP BEHIND THEM.  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Even in these difficult times everyone and anyone can find a job and there is no excuse to be claiming benefits. The jobseekers allowance doesnt provide anywhere near enough to live on and hard working people have to pay far too much for people that dont want to work. i claimed job seekers allowance for 2 weeks, it arrived in my bank account 2 months later then when I was out of work, and when I had actually found a new job so was of no use anyway. Use me as a case in point, I was made unemployed in 2008 and the first employment agency I went to found me a job working in a nusery on the first day. I took this despite having an engineering degree and the job being nowhere near the equivilent of what I had been made redundant from. I did this job for 3 weeks in which time I found a job of similar stature to which I had been employed in previously and then commenced employment in my field again.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-07T19:52:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:41.788Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T14:10:38.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-08T15:10:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-07T19:52:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51751,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51751.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":"Microchipping to be performed by a Vet","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently in UK legislation anyone can perform the insertion of a subcutaneous microchip into any pet.\r\n\r\nPoorly inserted chips can cause terrible pain and suffering and sometimes irreparable spinal damage resulting in euthanasia.\r\n\r\nAnyone can purchase a home kit online and people operating outside of the law can steal and falsely import dogs, passing them off as their own.\r\n\r\nIf you don't own a scanner you will not even know whether the chip is operating or not.\r\n\r\nWe need to stop the selling of home DIY kits to the general public and make it law that only registered vets can implant the chips.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-06-17T15:13:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.580Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-18T12:27:46.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-18T12:27:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-17T15:13:58.000Z","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":51775,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51775.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":"Sentencing Discrimination","background":null,"additional_details":"I am 15 and was the victim of a crime when the guilty party was an elderly pensioner who was sentenced to 3 1/2 year sentence. In the judge's closing speech when delivering sentence he advised that the guideline stated that the usual sentence for these crimes was actually 7 1/2 years, but in the judges opinion the age of the offender should be taken into consideration and so the sentence passed was significantly lower than that of the guidelines.\r\n\r\nGiven recent events involving high profile sex offenders again, the issue of unduly lenient sentencing has arisen where age has been a deciding factor on the length of sentencing handed down. This is discriminatory and gives the impression that certain criminals can escape full justice due to age. Fairer sentencing for all must start now.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-06-18T06:32:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.653Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-08T14:30:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-08T14:30:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-18T06:32:05.000Z","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":8666,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/8666.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":"New immigrants should be deported if they commit crime in first 5 years","background":null,"additional_details":"We are too soft in this country.  Our jails are full of convicted immigrants who are sat here at the tax payers expense.  I believe there should be a probationary period for all convicted immigrants and if it should be within their first five years, they should be deported back to their country of origin.  If they come here they should respect this country and its people and value their human rights.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-10T10:55:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:48.156Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-13T09:48:41.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-13T09:48:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T10:55:01.000Z","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":19542,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19542.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 Public Sector Bonuses","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop payment of all bonuses to Public Servants in all areas of government including the NHS and Local Government","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-10-18T15:59:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.957Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-20T15:18:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-20T15:18:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-18T15:59:45.000Z","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":51914,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51914.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 over 65s working & give the young a chance .","background":null,"additional_details":" We call upon this government to hold a urgent debate in parliament to discuss new ways to help the 1 million young people who are currently un-employed\r\n\r\nWe firmly believe that \" tax restrictions \" should be placed on all of those people who choose to work past the age of 65\r\n\r\nWe firmly believe that the retirement age should be fixed at 65 , for ALL PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS\r\n\r\n1 -   Some public sector workers continue to work past 65 , because they have no hobbies or friends\r\n\r\n2 - Some public sector worker continue to work past 65 , to escape from un-happy relationships\r\n\r\n3 - Some public sector workers continue to work past 65 , because they like having lots of money\r\n\r\nWe call upon the government to significantly increase the taxes for those wealthy public sector workers , who choose to work past the age of 65\r\n\r\nLots of young & un-employed people are now suffering with depression . Please sign this petition & give some \" HOPE \" to the young & un-employed ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2013-06-21T08:54:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.094Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-24T09:13:57.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-24T09:13:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-21T08:54:01.000Z","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":10741,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10741.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":"Tax Footballers 75%, and reward those who protect the country.","background":null,"additional_details":"Those within the Emergency Services, and those in the Armed Forces (be that the Navy, Army or Air Force) put their lives at risk on a daily basis, and for their efforts they hardly get a worthwhile wage.\r\n\r\nFootballers on the other hand, who do nothing to protect the country go home with a large pay packet, all for kicking a round object across some grass.\r\n\r\nFootballers (who are mere entertainers) and earn far too much, should be taxed higher. The taxed money can then go toward both the government debts, and toward those who are putting their lives on the line for our country.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-12T15:28:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.688Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:05:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-22T09:05:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T15:28:24.000Z","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":10875,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10875.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":"MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE CHARGEABLE ON LOANS","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government should make it illegal for any person or organisation to charge more than a certain amount of interest on any financial transaction i.e a certain number of percentage points above base rate. This would encourage more responsible lending and make it impossible for unscrupulous persons or organisations to take advantage of the more vulnerable members of society or those temporarily financially compromised. This would give people a better chance to recover and smaller companies a chance to develop their businesses and create more employment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-12T17:32:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.119Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:08:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:08:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T17:32:17.000Z","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":10674,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10674.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 the fuel prices under £1 a litre","background":null,"additional_details":"sign this petition if you want the government to get the fuel prices under £1 before the end of 2013.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-12T14:29:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.474Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:05:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:05:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T14:29:19.000Z","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":72960,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72960.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":"transport for disabled children to school on a individual need basis","background":null,"additional_details":"transport to schools for disabled children should be put in place on a personal need basis ,\r\n\r\nnot on one policy suits all\r\n\r\nand children should not be made to change vehicles mid journey\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-12-11T20:26:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:26.377Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-16T11:10:45.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-11T20:26:50.000Z","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":11359,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11359.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":"Professional Independence","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned believe excessive political control of the professional bodies in this country has undermined their flexibility and effectiveness.  While political accountability is necessary politicians do not have the professional expertise to make professional decisions. By over governance we now have a one size fits all Education System which has failed many; a National Health Service costing millions to pay non medical administrators to oversee dirty demoralised hospitals and a Police Service subject to political interference at the whim of Prime Minister and/or City Mayor.  We need these and other services to be regulated by professional bodies with only a light touch of political oversight which trusts professional judgment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-13T09:13:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:55.997Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T14:36:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T14:36:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T09:13:35.000Z","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":11475,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11475.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 all meat and dairy products free range and make stricter guidelines on free range food.","background":null,"additional_details":"Make it the law for all meat and dairy products to be free range and make stricter guidelines on free range food such as:\r\n-the animals should have to be outside for a large part of the day (rather than just being able to see daylight).\r\n-strict guidelines on how the animals are killed so that they suffer as little as possible.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-13T11:25:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.409Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T14:55:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T14:55:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T11:25:37.000Z","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":12001,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12001.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":"Encourage people to have smaller families","background":null,"additional_details":"The undersigned recognise the overwhelming environmental impact of human population growth on the worlds eco systems (leading to the endangerment and exctinction of other species) and would like to encourage through education in schools and colleges, raising awareness in people to take responsibility in planning smaller families. No sanctions, just education and free choice.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-14T12:58:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.369Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T13:32:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T13:32:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T12:58:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12468,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12468.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":"Treat The Church of Scientology as a Criminal Organisation","background":null,"additional_details":"Scientology is a wicked, exploitative pseudo-religious dictatorship that has a known history for abusing vulnerable people and conducting a for-profit operation behind the guise of being a \"religious\" organisation.\r\n\r\nBritish Government Must:\r\n\r\n1. Police investigation into fraud by the organisation\r\n2. Police investigation into abuse and harassment by the organisation\r\n3. Legislative recognition of the fact that the organisation (and any related to it) are by nature exploitative and criminal.\r\n4. Ban on Scientologists entering the UK.\r\n5. 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The motorist seldom has the correct change. The machines give no change, so the hourly rate that is paid  is often much more. This should be illegal. Machines exist to give what is paid for, in terms of time. In other words, £2 buys £2 of time, and not £1-20 of time. This is another example of local authorities forgetting who they work for. Drivers, please help me to ban this. 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Make buyers obtain a survey & valuation report before making an offer.  Make sellers have papers ready for buyers solicitors and give a maximum of 10 working days for these to be checked and enquires to be made.\r\n\r\nMake it so that at no time during the 10 working days can the seller consider further offers.  At any time during the 10 working days both parties can change their minds except in order to accept a another offer.\r\n\r\nOnce the buyer’s solicitor has inspected the titles & other papers, have a contractual letter containing further qualifications drawn up. 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Now it has turned into a privalage to smoke because you get an extra break, I am calling on the Government to now put in a deadline for people to give up smoking or lose their extra break no one else has.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-15T19:47:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.353Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T14:16:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T14:16:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T19:47:58.000Z","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":1683,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1683.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":"3yr ban on immergration into the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"Evaluate the effects on the economy after 3 years of tougher immergration restrictions. 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However, over that same period, we have seen a 2% INCREASE in the cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps.\r\n\r\nWe need to stop this practise immediately. It is well known that as wholesale prices increase, pump prices increase, but as wholesale prices reduce, these reductions are far slower to be passed onto motorists.\r\n\r\nWe need to directly link the pump cost of fuel, to the wholesale cost of barrels of oil. If we can achieve this (in law), then motorists can be confident that as wholesale costs fluctuate, we continue to pay a fair price for the fuel as we buy it in petrol stations.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-16T12:47:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:01.140Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T13:36:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T13:36:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T12:47:45.000Z","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":6933,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6933.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":"WATER not WASTE","background":null,"additional_details":"Re-nationalise the supply of water to the UK and rather than let companies pocket the profit - let the government re-invest all profit, TACKLING the WASTE of such a valuable resource and REDUCE the COST of WATER BILLS for citizens.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-08T12:01:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:42.648Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T11:27:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T11:27:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-08T12:01:08.000Z","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":12805,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12805.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap the Department for International Development","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should Scrap the Department for International Development and because we live in a developed world but we need more money to tackle the problems facing the UK from gang culture to immigration.\r\n\r\nIn 2009/10 total GPEX (Gross Public Expenditure on Development) was £7,767m.This is too much!\r\n\r\nResearch has shown that Aid doesn't help those that are recieving it but instead makes life worse for the recipient because they become heavily reliant on Aid while ignoring their own economy.Look at the economies of S.Korea and S.Africa and then look at how much aid they were recieving to see.\r\n\r\nThe Money that could be saved by scraping DfID should be used in a more effective manner for example: lessening or even reversing the looming police cuts,making schemes for young people to stop them getting sucked into gang culture and keep them off the streets or the money could be used by the MoD to help our troops in Afghanistan by buying new top of the range equipment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-16T13:43:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:01.234Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T09:49:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T09:49:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T13:43:36.000Z","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":2437,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2437.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To Stop Convicted Criminal Able To Be Defended / Advised In Court ","background":null,"additional_details":"If a male or female has been found 100% guilty, by way of rock solid evidence / proof such as: CCTV film, DNA, Fingerprints, Solid Witness Statements or in certain cases all of the mentioned positively proven types of evidences.\r\n\r\nThey should not be able to be defended at all,nor have any lawful support or advisors in court, they should just have their penalty / sentance read out.\r\n\r\nThis would save time in the courts acelerating the length of time cases take to complete, no more back logs or delays, Massive financial saving (Tax Payer payments). 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In circumstances of unwanted pregnancy the decision to terminate an unwanted pregnancy or give the infant up for adoption should remain the woman's right. Should she choose to raise the child, however, the man deserves the right to absolve himself of legal and financial responsibility for the child in the early months of his knowledge of the pregnancy or the child's existence.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:49:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.016Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T14:41:09.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T14:41:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:49:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":43065,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43065.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 electronic cigarrettes in public places","background":null,"additional_details":"I request the present government to ban the use of all electronic cigarrettes in public places","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-12-09T22:16:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.632Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-10T10:24:15.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-10T10:24:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-09T22:16:24.000Z","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":12951,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12951.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":"Have The Cadet Forces In All UK Schools","background":null,"additional_details":"The Cadet Forces are voluntary youth organisations that provide challenging and enjoyable activities for young people.The Cadets prepare them for their role in ther communities and If it was in every UK School it would bring back disaplin to schools and give young people something to do to keep them off the streets at nights and weekends giving somthing back to ther community and  work towards a range of qualifications based on their achievements. Some of these qualifications equate to 4 GCSEs at A*- C level (Standard grades at levels 1-3 in Scotland).and can help with future education and careers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-16T20:22:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:01.755Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-05T11:34:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-05T11:34:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T20:22:06.000Z","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":5576,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5576.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Cap civil servants pay at £100k","background":null,"additional_details":"No civil servant should be paid more than £100,000 a year.That includes head teachers, doctors, council leaders etc\r\n\r\nWe would still get excellent candidates at those levels applying.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-06T00:04:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:38.142Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:05:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:05:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T00:04:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3682,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3682.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":"DECRIMINALISE PROSTITUTION AND DRUG ABUSE","background":null,"additional_details":"Decriminalise Prostitution and  Drug Abuse\r\n\r\nProstitution should be given a new status in society that of providing a service. Prostitutes should be registered , have regular health checks, pay income tax and NI and  encouraged to carry out their profession in authorised premises. Clients should pay as part of their fees a  health tax to be used to  provide suitable clinical  facilities to protect and treat prostitutes and clients from sexually transmitted  diseases.\r\n\r\n Drug Abuse.   Initially use of class B and C drugs should be decriminalised. They should be made available through  authorised premises . Manufacture should be through  pharmaceutical companies to ensure quality control\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-04T22:37:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:31.917Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-09T12:07:02.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-09T12:07:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T22:37:53.000Z","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":12971,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12971.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":"Stronger prison sentences for a conviction of Dangerous Driving and Causing Death by Dangerous Driving","background":null,"additional_details":"Dangerous driving can wreck and result in the death of innocent lives. I propose that Parliament should pass stronger sentencing for anyone found guilty of Dangerous Driving or Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. Under current guidelines, a conviction of Dangerous Driving in the UK can result in a maximum of two years in prison, a fine, both and a mandatory disqualification for a period of time. I propose a minimum 2 year prison sentence up to 10 years, a fine and an automatic driving ban of 5 to 10 years on release from prison. A conviction of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving is liable to imprisonment for a term from 12 months to fourteen years, with a minimum 2 year driving ban. I propose a minimum prison sentence of 5 years to life (life meaning the rest of their natural life). Also a conviction will carry the charge of manslaughter or murder depending on the severity of aggravation involved. 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There are currently no rights for temporary workers who have work cancelled the day before they are supposed to work, but the economy is balanced such that these people often have little choice about working on a temporary basis. If shifts are cancelled late, it is often difficult for the worker to find other employment, and for jobs on the minimum wage there is little \"give\" in their earnings to cover this loss.\r\n\r\nWe call on the government to introduce a minimum cancellation time for temporary shift work, on the penalty of paying the employee for the full shift if it is cancelled later than this.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-04T23:06:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:32.160Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T13:45:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T13:45:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T23:06:11.000Z","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":3927,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3927.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-Introduce the Tripartite Education System","background":null,"additional_details":"Re-introduce the tripartite education system (that is, state funded grammar schools, secondary modern schools and technical colleges).\r\n\r\nNot only will this likely improve education in this country (independent grammar schools successively do better than comprehensives) it will ensure that those from poorer backgrounds can still receive excellent education.\r\n\r\nIt will also enable those who may not be academically bright to reach their potential (through technical colleges). 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UK weather patterns are increasingly unpredictable and floods regularly cause damage to homes, property & agriculture costing many millions of pounds, increasing the cost of insurance & food & thereby inflation. Most goods are transported by road or rail . There is also a North/South divide in terms of rainfall. More canals must be built to transport non-time-critical goods - reducing road/rail miles travelled & thereby CO2 emissions - & to receive input from local flood drains. Reservoirs must be built around every town to provide more storage & linked to rivers to allow flood water to be diverted. The nation needs a good idea to support. 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The government will have to give full details of their claims that publication would harm national security or other grounds for prohibiting publication. The panel will have the right to endorse government proposals, or overturn them with publication of the full details of the government application along with their judgment, and can call on parliament to impeach officials for egregious behaviour.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-05T09:27:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.166Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T11:23:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T11:23:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T09:27:17.000Z","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":4667,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4667.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":"Implement Land Value Tax","background":null,"additional_details":"Implement an Annual Land Value Tax payable by the lands owner, with no exceptions for second homes, low occupancy or non-use.\r\n\r\nUse the tax money to raise the income tax allowance to £15,000 and eliminate taxes that have a high collection cost to the government or business including TV Licence, Road Tax, Council Tax, Airport Tax.\r\n\r\nThis would also eliminate the need for most \"top-up\" benefits.\r\n\r\nSuch a tax would ensure land is used in the most productive manner, while encouraging people to be productive.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-05T11:53:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.078Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:24:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:24:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T11:53:52.000Z","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":4759,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4759.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":"Reduce the number of MP's","background":null,"additional_details":"As the MP's are able to take long holidays it clearly shows that the present number is not required and therefore should be reduced by 1/3 saving tax payer money and getting the remainder fully employed","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-05T12:29:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.404Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:19:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T10:19:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T12:29:32.000Z","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":4923,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4923.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":"Time to raise interest and exchange rates","background":null,"additional_details":"Why are savers and pensioners still being penalised with low interest rates when the policy of having low interest rates has clearly failed to stimulate economic growth in this county. This mis-guiden policy plus the low exchange rate for the pound sterling (another failed policy) against the euro makes leaving this country economically impossible. The government and the Bank of England are supporting those imprudent people that borrowed too much, saved too little and live in housing they cannot really afford. I think when or if this country becomes financially stable again many people will never forgive the present government or BoE for what is happening.\r\n\r\nIt surely now is time to raise interest rates and the exchange rate with the Euro in particular","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-05T14:06:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.965Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:39:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:39:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T14:06:40.000Z","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":4953,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4953.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review why the price of fuel does not track the price of oil.","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like the government to review and legislate to prevent oil companies from fleecing the public.\r\n\r\nWhy is it that when the price of oil goes up, the forecourt prices go up very quickly yet when the price of oil comes down there is very little reduction in the price of fuel. It appears that oil companies use this as an excuse to push prices up all the time.\r\n\r\nIf you look at peak oil price and the price now, 90$ish a barrel,  the cost of fuel is now more than when it peaked.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-05T14:24:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.071Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T16:03:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T16:03:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T14:24:12.000Z","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":13340,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13340.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 right to life without a bank account.","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe it is about time that we had the right and ability to live our lives without the need for a bank account. For too long the banks have indiscriminately taken money from customers accounts in the form of charges, which affects the poorest in society as rich people don't pay them!\r\n\r\nThe OFT badly let us down when they failed to protect bank customers from excessive charges and nothing has been done about the robbery people are experiencing at the hands of the banks every month.\r\n\r\nI propose that the government puts in place the ability for people to live their lives without the requirement of a bank account which would include a way for people to be paid by their employers and the abolishment of penalty charges levied by companies for customers not wishing to use direct debits as a payment method.\r\n\r\nThe poorer people in society should not have to pay charges for the rich to earn their interest!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-17T21:53:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.271Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T14:14:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-22T14:14:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T21:53:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5711,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5711.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap the the think 25 rule in supermarkets","background":null,"additional_details":"The think 25 policy in supermarkets and licenced premises is confusing to the consumer of alcohol and tabbaco and is resulting in staff being either verbally or physically assaulted.\r\nThe government must take action instead of the lowest paid workers in the country who are policing the nations drinking habits.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-06T09:35:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:38.599Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T13:46:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T13:46:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T09:35:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5750,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5750.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":"Reduce the cost of electricity","background":null,"additional_details":"Wind farms pay rent to the Crown Estate to lease that part of the sea bed where the turbines are anchored. It was announced recently that the Treasury has decided that this money (in excess of £20 million) should be given back to the public, to be spent on Community projects. This petition is to request that the money should be used to offset the ever-increasing price of Energy, rather than frittered away. The simplest way would be to give the money back to the producers, with the watchdog ensuring that the customers benefit to the full amount.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-06T10:21:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:38.723Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T07:27:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T07:27:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T10:21:26.000Z","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":13514,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13514.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":"BANK ATM BAN","background":null,"additional_details":"We are horrified that the publicly-owned banks (RBS, Lloyds, Nat West) are to be permitted to stop basic bank account holders from using their ATMs unless they are customers. Basic account holders often live in rural areas with one ATM, are on the breadline, have a poor credit history and/or other problems that stop them from choosing a different kind of account. 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Music may be played and singing without the Aid of Electronic Equipment, to magnify the sound causing disturbance to those not interested in participating.\r\n\r\nThat Local Authorities, Community or Voluntary Sector and Church Groups cannot officially sanction, commission or encourage \"Acts which would otherwise Constitute \"Anti Social Behaviour\".  ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-08-06T13:20:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.218Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T07:27:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T07:27:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T13:20:24.000Z","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":[]}}]}