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They are in our water due to being in the urine of women on the pill, they are in the food chain via the use of certain plastics like phthalates etc used in packaging / cooking utensils; food additives (including sweets), non-organic meat and dairy products; they are in personal care products such as lotions, shampoos, soaps conditioners etc; they are also found in some insecticides, herbicides and fertilisers.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-07T10:31:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.926Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-08T12:58:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-08T12:58:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-07T10:31:51.000Z","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":42506,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42506.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":"Lower GCSE grade boundaries","background":null,"additional_details":"GCSE grade boundaries are too high for students to get the grade they deserve. 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Take primary care doctors on as fully contracted GP employees and provide a much improved primary care service by using them to establish treatment points which are representative of the needs of an area.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-06T12:10:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.162Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-06T12:47:54.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-06T12:47:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-06T12:10:10.000Z","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":43021,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43021.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 the law so that members of the House of Lords can be removed.","background":null,"additional_details":"'Times are changing' is what Cameron keeps telling us.  Every day we hear about YET ANOTHER member of the House of Lords who has been involved in something which proves that he or she is not a proper person to be in the House of Lords, in any capacity, yet we cannot remove them.  Times are changing Mr Cameron, it is time the archaic system of patronage in this country was changed so that criminals who occupy seats in the House of Lords can be held to account for the activity and removed.  If the most powerful man in the most powerful country on the planet, the President of the USA, can be taken down then who are those who have NEVER been elected to the House of Lords to be able to cock a snook at rules and regulations and standards of behaviour which they violate routinely with impunity.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-08T22:22:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.511Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-11T10:57:37.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-11T10:57:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-08T22:22:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":43008,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43008.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":"Balanced migration - limit migration into the country equal to migration out","background":null,"additional_details":"Migration into and out of the country should be equalised - when a person leaves, then a person is allowed in.\r\n\r\nThe United Kingdom is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.  We rely on imports for food and fuel, we cannot sustain the (growing) population that we have in a decent manner.  Social resources such as the NHS and education are over-subscribed, we have high unemployment and soaring rents for inadequate accommodation.\r\n\r\nUntil the government get a grip on these problems the problems can be helped from getting worse, by holding the population at its present level.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-08T12:23:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.466Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-14T18:45:32.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-14T18:45:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-08T12:23:48.000Z","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":43246,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43246.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":"Put pressure on UN to hold accountable the Sri Lankan government for the recent war crimes","background":null,"additional_details":"After the brutal and shocking war in Sri Lanka that raged at the end of the last decade I feel that there is sufficient evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The leaders of the governments army divisions and the president himself should be tried, the president's brother and whoever else from the \"top brass\" is alleged to have been involved in the slaughter of innocents should also face justice. May the 10's of thousands of innocent people who were murdered rest in peace. Thank you, and spread the word.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-14T03:02:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.237Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-02T14:06:50.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-02T14:06:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-14T03:02:31.000Z","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":43408,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43408.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 second homes in the south-west","background":null,"additional_details":"In a recent survey, Cornwall was found to have the greatest amount of second homes in the UK. These push up local house prices and prevent the local population (whose average wages are below the UK average and well below average local house prices) from buying their own home.\r\nI propose a significant increase in the council tax payable on these second properties or an annual surtax based upon the property's value.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-19T13:46:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.901Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-21T13:25:44.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-21T13:25:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-19T13:46:38.000Z","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":23019,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23019.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 old light bulbs","background":null,"additional_details":"These low energy light bulbs are rubbish. The quality of the light emitted from them is very poor making activities such as reading difficult and houses  seem very dark. The government should make it possible for the reintroduction of the old incandescent bulbs and let's have some sense!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-17T00:05:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:35.712Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-17T15:15:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-17T15:15:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-17T00:05:06.000Z","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":43405,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43405.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 in the welfare card","background":null,"additional_details":"Bring in the welfare card which was talked about on the 19/12/2012 during the cabinet office questions. The card will replace money which is issued to claimants. This card will ensure that benefit money paid to claimants will be used for what it was issued. The card will not allow purchases such as alcohol, cigarettes, gambling and narcotics.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-19T11:45:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.877Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-28T11:08:11.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-28T11:08:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-19T11:45:44.000Z","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":43413,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43413.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":"A legal obligation for entites in the UK to provide a briefing document in addition to the full T&Cs when changes are made","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently, when a business or company, operating in the UK, operates an online service and changes are made to their Terms and Conditions (\"T&Cs\"), users are forced to accept the entire document (which often stands in excess of 30 pages) without being made aware what exactly is being changed. Recent studies show that three out of every four people who accept these alter T&C have not actually read them.\r\n\r\nI hereby petition the UK government to bring in legislation that forces such companies operating in the UK to, in addition to the current method of presenting the updated T&Cs, provide a brief document showing exactly what has been changed in these T&Cs verbatim, and where this new wording can be found in the T&Cs. So that users are provided an extra level of awareness to exactly what they are agreeing.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-19T15:30:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.961Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-21T10:15:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-21T10:15:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-19T15:30:11.000Z","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":43393,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43393.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":"An Inquiry into the behaviour of the Metropolitan Police in regard to the Andrew Mitchell affair","background":null,"additional_details":"Three months after the event now known as \"Plebgate\" occured on September 19th, it has now come to light that the Metropolitan Police's version of events was corroborated not by an independent member of the public, but by another police officer.\r\n\r\nThis \"eyewitness\" now stipulates, according to Channel 4, that he was not at the gates of Downing Street on that night. This, along with the CCTV footage that seems to lend support to Mr Mitchell's version of events and the leaking of the official police report demonstrates the need for an inquiry into the events during and after the 19th of September.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2012-12-18T21:41:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.784Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-19T08:55:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-19T08:55:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-18T21:41:58.000Z","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":44034,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44034.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":"Clozapine Ban","background":null,"additional_details":"Clozapine is a drug used to treat severe mania and schizophrenia deaths.  In it's infancy as a new drug, it was marketed as the 'drug of last resort' during acute care setting episodes of the above, however, it is being used more commonplace as a treatment today.  There is a moderate to high risk of patients developing heart problems from this drug (myocardius/pericarditus) premature death and in 60 cases/year - sudden death.  Sign this e-petition if you feel N.I.C.E should be forced to investigate the usage of this drug and carry out renewed safety checks. Thanks","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-01-06T19:02:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:46.668Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-07T10:24:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-07T10:24:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-06T19:02:37.000Z","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":44190,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44190.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":"Council Tax ( People not Properties)","background":null,"additional_details":"People not Properties use the services that our Council Taxes support.\r\n\r\nThe current tax regieme is unfair.\r\n\r\nWe currently can have a single person (retired) living in a large house, paying more council tax than a family of 2 adults and 2 working siblings living in a smaller house.\r\n\r\nWhere is the fairness in this system ?.\r\n\r\nPeople use council services NOT properties.\r\n\r\nChanging the current system so that the tax needs are divided amongst working people, will give us a fairer more accountable system.\r\n\r\nI urge you to force the goverment to change.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-01-10T09:59:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:47.239Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-15T09:32:43.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-15T09:32:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-10T09:59:09.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":44729,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44729.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Free IVF or IUI for homosexuals and women over 40","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to fight for the government to agree for the NHS to give free IVf or IUI (whichever is more suitable to the individuals) for same sex couples and women over 40. Paying ridiculous amounts of money for a child is outrageous. Hetrosexuals do not have to pay for the right to have a child, so why should homosexuals and women who struggle to conceive?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-01-20T19:21:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:48.998Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-21T09:30:49.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-21T09:30:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-20T19:21:40.000Z","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":45880,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/45880.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":"Debureaucratisation of the NHS and the public services","background":null,"additional_details":"To remove all the bureaucratic managers from the NHS and the public services. The public services to be managed and run by their own senior professionals.\r\n\r\nThis will achieve restoration of our British standards, public-centered public services, saving the resources to be spent on the genuine dedicated services, protection of our national security and public safety, etc. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-02-12T13:52:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:52.770Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-13T10:41:35.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-13T10:41:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-12T13:52:05.000Z","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":49950,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49950.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":"Profiteering from Crime","background":null,"additional_details":"A law should be passed that prevents anyone convicted of a crime actually profiting from it after the sentence is passed - i.e., selling stories, books, TV appearances, films, etc. At best, EVERY penny or cent 'earned' in such cases should be is given directly to charity by the production company, publisher, etc., to ensure that there is no way that the individual(s) can profit from such activities. They should also not receive any excessive ‘expenses’ in connection with such activities so there will be no ‘under the radar’ payments made or received.\r\n\r\nAt best they should receive a simple travel allowance that only covers the basic cost of the travel by the cheapest train fare or coach / bus fare possible and not be able to claim for flights, taxis, etc.  They should also not be able to claim for excessive accommodation and meals such as hotels and restaurants but at best should be given a basic subsistence allowance if they actually do stay somewhere overnight.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-13T11:37:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:06.506Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-13T13:59:17.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-13T13:59:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-13T11:37:57.000Z","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":50200,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50200.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":"Prevent mobile service providers paying charges on behalf of their customers for unsolicited weekly payforit text messages","background":null,"additional_details":"Mobile service providers should not pay unsolicited subscription fees on behalf of customers without informing customers of this new charge. Currently service providers are paying customer charges to companies who provide services the customer is unaware they are even subscribed to. The mobile service providers then charge the customer by increasing their monthly mobile bill. This means the charge is hidden from the customer who simply see their monthly mobile phone bill increase with no explanation.\r\n\r\nThere should be an investigation into whether the mobile service providers are profiting from this situation. Charges of typically £4.50 a week add up rapidly over several weeks.\r\n\r\nIf a customer is found never to have used the service they should be entitled to a full or partial refund.\r\n\r\nThe government such examine legislation on this matter as it needs updating.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-17T12:32:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:07.264Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-20T14:46:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-20T14:46:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-17T12:32:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":50770,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50770.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":"An army medal for all soldiers fighting terrorism to be named 'The Lee Rigby Medal Of Honour'","background":null,"additional_details":"In response to the barbaric attack on a British soldier on British soul to announce that all current serving and future serving soldiers fighting terrorism will receive a medal entitled 'The Lee Rigby Medal Of Honour'","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-24T21:53:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:09.237Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-10T15:48:13.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-10T15:48:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-24T21:53:12.000Z","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":50376,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50376.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":"Creation of a House of Academics","background":null,"additional_details":"Bad decisions are been made all across government, because they do not have the experience in the field that they are making choices on. There is a solution that creates a new house between the two current houses. This House will be made up of people who lead their trade and who have had years of experience. They can only be voted in by members of their trade and it is they who make the decisions about what happens to their trade. Members of this House who represent the most important areas of the country such as the NHS, banking and education should be granted seats in the cabinet and should replace the current members that hold those positions. The Commons should represent the view of the public while the proposed house should represent the views of the skilled worker. Why have a politician making decisions about the NHS when you could have a health professional with twenty five years experience and the support of their trade making those crucial, possibly life saving choices.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-22T09:13:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:07.882Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-23T15:11:49.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-23T15:11:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-22T09:13:22.000Z","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":50588,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50588.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":"Block all telephone marketing directed at private homes","background":null,"additional_details":"I want all advertising and marketing to be stopped from using private telephone lines. Its an invasion of our privacy to be able to access our private lives any time they want.  There must be some part of our lives that is protected and safe from this type of abuse.  I know there is a way you can request these calls to be blocked but in my experience this is not working as it should.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-23T17:14:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:08.608Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-24T10:14:38.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-24T10:14:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-23T17:14:57.000Z","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":50854,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50854.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Support the protection of Afghanistan's women!","background":null,"additional_details":"The Law on Elimination of Violence Against Women is a bill that bans domestic violence, child marriage, forced marriage, rape within a marriage and the exchanging of girls and women to settle disputes in Afghanistan. It was passed into law by presidential decree in 2009. It is being brought before parliament to cement it with a parliamentary vote to prevent its potential reversal by any future president who might be tempted to repeal it to satisfy hard-line religious parties.\r\nPlease sign this petition to gather awareness surrounding the poor status of women's rights in Afghanistan and to petition our foreign secretary, William Hague, to support the bill publicly.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-26T12:15:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:09.502Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-29T09:00:48.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-29T09:00:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-26T12:15:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":50792,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50792.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"National registration of all places of worship","background":null,"additional_details":"INAASA is calling for the UK government to legally acknowledge that all places of worship ( including mosques, temples, churches & independent ministries) should be registered nationally on One Central National Register.\r\nPlaces of worship open doors to the most vulnerable people in society every day. Yet at present there is no government policy regulating protection of individuals.  One Central National Register of all Uk Places of worship is the first step to protecting the public from dangerous indoctrinations and Spiritual Abuse, manipulative control of religious leaders over congregants, belief of child witchcraft, hateful teachings towards other faith systems. support the interests of those who look to religion for solace and peace to be protected by law. A National Register will assist in external operational accountability and transparency in all place of worship.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-05-25T08:53:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:09.313Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-14T13:04:51.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-14T13:04:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-25T08:53:44.000Z","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":51249,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51249.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":"Bloor home - Wandon Park","background":null,"additional_details":"This proposed development to the east of Luton, which will actually be in Hertfordshire will impact on the east of Luton in many ways.\r\n\r\n1. The main access in and out of the development would be through to of Luton's most congested roads, these being: Eaton Green Road and Luton Road/Crawley Green Road, the developers are not providing any funding to improve these roads, they will improve the roundabouts at the junction of Vauxhall wall, these is all well and good, but the traffic has to get their first.\r\n\r\n2. The extra traffic 1000+ cars will be going passed local schools and a local community centre.\r\n\r\n3. The nearest emergency services if needed would be from Luton (Bedfordshire) not Hertfordshire.\r\n\r\n4. The proposal is to built on one of the last areas of green open land available to people in the east of Luton.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-06-04T19:16:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:10.905Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-14T13:31:01.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-14T13:31:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-04T19:16:07.000Z","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":51089,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51089.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"MPs who reisign their party whip should face a by-election.","background":null,"additional_details":"It is intolerable and anti democratic for MPs both domestic and European to resign the Party Whip and still sit in Parliament. 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Even so-called \"trainee\" positions often tacitly require experience.\r\n\r\nThe irony is that employers in many industries complain of a skills crisis. It is those same employers who are unwilling to take on new workers and give them a chance to develop relevant skills.\r\n\r\nWe propose that ALL employers (private and public sector) with a workforce of 10 or more be required by law to recruit a certain number of inexperienced staff each year - unless they have no turnover of existing workers and no incentive to expand. 1 trainee to every 10 experienced workers would be supportable.  These mandated junior staff would receive a reduced wage for their first 6 months of employment, and can be replaced if they are not performing satisfactorily after that time.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-06-05T14:12:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:11.118Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-06T09:27:47.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-06T09:27:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-05T14:12:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51338,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51338.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":"Century house Manchester","background":null,"additional_details":"To save Century House from demolition and the surrounding buildings in St Peters square Manchester.\r\n\r\nThe Government to refuse planning permission on the grounds of architectural vandalism to these fine buildings of historical history , beauty and heritage.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-06-06T17:50:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:11.281Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-25T07:26:17.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-25T07:26:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-06T17:50:13.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31722,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31722.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":"driving age to 16","background":null,"additional_details":"i want the driving age to be lowered to the age 16 from 18 as it would get mean that less people will be doing nothing.\r\n\r\nit would also mean the goverement would recive more money from road tax.  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This policy of cuts is like sailing the channel in a bath without a plug: it will stay afloat for only a short time before it sinks with no chance of being rescued.\r\n\r\nWe therefore call upon our MP’s to stand up for the  impoverished in our Country and protect the citizens of our communities from these draconian cuts and vote against the spending review. And replace them with a transaction Tax on the wealthiest and cuts to MP’s perks.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-06-30T19:03:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.059Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-02T07:54:20.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-02T07:54:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-30T19:03:23.000Z","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":52389,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52389.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":"child support for both parties (NRP & PWC) should be means tested","background":null,"additional_details":"A tax credit style scheme should be implemented to calculate Child Support payments based on an individual cases complete financial circumstances, this will ensure that everyone pays what they can actually reasonably afford and not some bloated immovable figure that in most cases is higher than the actual cost of the child/childrens needs.\r\n\r\nNRP's are also unable to include Child Support payments on any claim for financial aid, whilst the PWC does not have the monies received from Child Support taken into account. Therefore it is only fair that the NRP pays an amount based on their total take home income minus all essential outgoings... Rent, council tax, gas, electric, travel (to & from) work and (reasonable) food bills.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-07-04T21:25:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.644Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-05T10:53:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-05T10:53:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-04T21:25:08.000Z","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":52947,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52947.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":"housing development","background":null,"additional_details":"It seems that more and more open green space is disappearing due to housing. Wherever you go in the United Kingdom, more houses are springing up.\r\nIt would be great and beneficial to everyone's health and mental well being that action was started to stop so many houses being built so quickly. Green space is being lost due to developments and money. Green space is our future and the future of many generations to come. Great Britain is a small island and one day it will be a concrete jungle to each and everyone of us, this has to be stopped.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-07-22T01:10:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.620Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-02T08:51:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-02T08:51:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-22T01:10:07.000Z","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":52780,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52780.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":"Equality Does Not Exist","background":null,"additional_details":"Overturn court judgments where documented evidence proves that a  person has suffered discrimination of a racial nature, and a biased decision has been made by a  Tribunal judge; resulting in a miscarriage of justice.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-07-16T15:46:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:15.973Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-17T09:23:08.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-17T09:23:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-16T15:46:38.000Z","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":52962,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52962.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":"Reconsider planned proposals for Porn to be 'opt-in'","background":null,"additional_details":"The British public want the Government to reconsider their planned proposals for porn to be automatically blocked by ISPs and to be 'opt-in'\r\n\r\nThe planned proposals are open ended as to what constitutes 'pornography'. Therefore internet freedom is at risk of being oppressed, as innocent social media platforms, forums and education websites are under threat.\r\n\r\nIt is also in the opinion of the below signed that it is not the Governments responsibility to provide parenting on behalf of the nation. Freedom of expression and cultural preferences should not be inhibited on behalf of those that lack basic parenting skills.\r\n\r\nThere are already sufficient options available to block internet porn in a family home at the responsible individuals digression. The planned proposals demonstrate a naive perception of the internet, and a lack of understanding as to how the internet works.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-07-22T11:34:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.675Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-23T11:37:02.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-23T11:37:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-22T11:34:35.000Z","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":23418,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23418.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":"Restoration of Pensions Dividend Tax Credit","background":null,"additional_details":"Former Chancellor Brown devasted the private sector pensions industry when he cancelled this tax credit several years ago. The current government is now boosting its pensions offer to public sector workers by several billion pounds per year (detailed figures not available). This petition asks Parliament to debate the proposal to reinstate the Dividend Tax Credit for private sector pensions by taking a first slice of funding from the new proposal for public sector pensions, especially if the public sector workers and unions continue their proposed strike action.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-20T18:42:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.097Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-21T08:22:14.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-21T08:22:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-20T18:42:38.000Z","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":53615,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53615.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":"Prosecute the leaders of the foreign backed uprising in Syria for the massacre of 450 Kurds","background":null,"additional_details":"The recent massacre of 450 Kurds is the single worst crime against humanity of the modern era. Those who support these groups should be punished, including those in the UK government as well as in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.\r\n\r\nThose who committed the crime should be hunted down like they still do with elderly Nazis and sent to an international criminal court.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-08-07T20:29:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:18.943Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-08T13:44:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-08T13:44:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-07T20:29:53.000Z","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":53847,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53847.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 cap should be set at £200 a week","background":null,"additional_details":"I call on the government to lower the benefit cap to below £200 a week as someone who works a 30 hour week would not earn that much on minimum pay , so why should someone on benefit get more for doing nothing.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-08-14T13:32:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:19.653Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-14T15:06:29.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-14T15:06:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-14T13:32:30.000Z","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":71770,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71770.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":"Emergency and other public employees widows pensions","background":null,"additional_details":"Her Majesty's Government are to be commended for their recent efforts to allow widows of service personnel to keep their pensions should they become involved in other relationships.\r\nNow is the time for the same to be applied to widows and widowers of Police, Fire, Ambulance and other local government personnel who continue to be financially penalised for finding love and stability in later life.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-11-08T08:15:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.302Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-19T09:22:39.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-08T08:15:32.000Z","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":23552,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23552.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 forth fair and balanced press regulation","background":null,"additional_details":"There is not enough press regulation as there is in broadcasting in regards to the kind of content that is published in the press in various formats - online, in print, etc.\r\n\r\nTime and again they have been caught out hacking phone lines for publication and business purposes. On a daily basis it is evident the press are distorting public perception and opinion of organisations, individuals and government affairs and situations - which is not in the best interest of the public.\r\n\r\nBring forth legislation that fairly and in a balanced manner, regulates the press to ensure objective and good-purpose journalism is forefront in journalism and that invading people's privacy is illegal and misconstruing or portraying particular events, situations, organisations or individuals in an incorrect or negative manner must be legally corrected by a correction in the same font formats as the offending article on the same page(s) to inform of what they did wrong.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-21T22:03:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.503Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-22T09:43:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-22T09:43:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-21T22:03:38.000Z","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":[]}}]}