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Being a media student of 3 years I know how difficult it is for police and government to keep check of  content posted on sites, especially Facebook and YouTube. I do not agree with using sites to spread videos of a sexual or violent nature. The videos go from masturbation to scenes of extreme animal cruelty. I find them graphic, stressful and upsetting. I believe these videos should be filtered out or sites should be shut down. There is the argument that these videos are enlightening us about the world, but i believe that we are more than capable of knowing what goes on without having to see these vile videos. Together we can stop these videos being shared. We need to stand together.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-09-15T16:35:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:23.511Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-20T12:48:04.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-20T12:48:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-15T16:35:55.000Z","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":23568,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23568.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":"LGO`S (Local Government Ombudsman ) should be replaced by a LOCAL Legal Fund for the Taxpayer","background":null,"additional_details":"The local Council and Ombudsman Service between them can arrange to override a complainant through a Local Settlement .\r\nUnless maybe : if you consider the approval and legislate for local Councils to collect an amount of money ( Precept ? ) that is not for their disposal but to form a Legal Fund for local residents to , under strict conditions , take Council (s) to Court. An annual charge on the Council tax of £1 per household / business would raise enough monies and not be a burden to the taxpayer.\r\nCouncils would need to work better knowing such monies are available to get redress in Court .\r\nCurrently  If a Settlement between them is agreed, further investigation is dropped and a report finding maladministration leading to injustice is never issued.\r\nThe complainant is ignored.\r\n\r\n Therefore, it can't really be classed as a settlement and neither can it be classed as local.\r\n\r\nScrap the Local Government Ombudsman","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-22T00:09:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.562Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-29T10:17:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-29T10:17:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-22T00:09:22.000Z","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":55509,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55509.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 Public transport for military","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition Is for free public transport for all service personnel, some students are getting 100% of their travel. Yes they get to travel for free. All our service personnel have to pay with little discount if they have their forces discount card, but I say that is not enough. Why should they have to pay to go home on a weekend to see their family? When they her fighting for queen and country. Finally a petition worth your time. Please sign. 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This is an essential public utility,not a luxury.\r\n\r\nWages, state pensions and the CPI are all rising at an annual rate of between 2.5 and 2.7%, one quarter of that demanded by the energy industry.\r\n\r\nAction required: effective from 1st January 2014, all energy companies must be required to provide supplies linked to the Consumer Price Index (2.7%).\r\n\r\nAusterity is for all, not a chosen few. 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For example vulnerable old people and people with young children. The current system protects and serves and validates drug addicts. Allowing them to be placed in houses along side vulnerable and decent people. This situation causes tension and conflict amongst residents and the decent tenants who leave there home because of the intolerable situation they are in when they are forced to reside next to drug addicts. Subsequently more drug addicts move into the vacated houses when decent people leave them, which creates slums and undesirable hard to let areas where no one wants to live. This affects the housing stock also. As people do not wish to live there. Government need to address the welfare benefits they receive as it more than what old age pensioners receive and children with families.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-11-09T08:03:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:30.111Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-13T10:30:17.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-13T10:30:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-09T08:03:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56855,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56855.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 RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES FREEDOM OF CONTRACT & TRADE","background":null,"additional_details":"This e-petition calls on the government to remove its unwarranted restrictions on British citizens to negotiate contracts with annual increments in the public sector.  The current governments intentions and action in this area are a clear breach of my rights as a British citizen and EU citizen to have freedom of employment and work, and to negotiate contractually about pay, holidays and other remuneration, by restricting my rights to negotiate or maintain existing contractual arrangement for annual increments with an employer such as local authority or nhs trust.  My employer is not the British government and they have no right to restrict my contracts under existing European and British law.  Any such attempt by the current government is unlawful and unconstitutional as it restricts my rights to freedom of trade.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-11-09T09:23:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:30.133Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-20T09:40:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-20T09:40:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-09T09:23:57.000Z","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":23702,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23702.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":"Government to Create a Capped limit law on landlords renting housing property","background":null,"additional_details":"Government to Create a Capped limit law on landlords renting housing property\r\n\r\nReasons\r\n\r\n: Landlords who over charge and make huge amounts of profits from housing benefits\r\n\r\n:Save money for the government as less housing benefits would need paying\r\n\r\n:Help a majority of the UK family's in poverty who live in private rental. make a better future for them self's.\r\n\r\n:Help more people who live in private renting, more of a change of saving for a deposit for a mortgage, as renting is dead end money.\r\n\r\nThe government always goes on about how they want to make the UK a better future for us and for the younger generation... well government do something about it!\r\n\r\nMake this a law and save out money and help many people in the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-23T09:54:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:38.007Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-29T10:32:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-29T10:32:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-23T09:54:08.000Z","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":58130,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58130.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":"Introduce a Tax Rate of 100% on all MPs Salary Above Current Salary plus 1%","background":null,"additional_details":"IPSA is set to recommend an 11% pay rise for MPs to come into effect in May 2015. IPSA does not need the agreement of Parliament to do this and MPs are claiming they cannot stop it. While MPs may not be able to stop it there are other options available.\r\n\r\nIn light of the current austerity measures being imposed which have resulted in pay freezes and below inflation pay rises we call upon the Government to introduce a 100% Tax Rate on all MPs Salary above their current salary plus 1%","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-12-09T20:20:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:34.616Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-31T10:23:25.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-30T09:23:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-09T20:20:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":58517,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58517.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":"Remove the Oliver Cromwell statue from outside of the Houses of Parliament","background":null,"additional_details":"Remove the statue of Oliver Cromwell from the front of the Houses of Parliament. This statue is an absolute affront to all people of sense and does not sit happily in a democratic vision of a modern, inclusive democracy. It is also most offensive to the people of the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. 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","background":null,"additional_details":"Increase vat and lower income tax. This would provide an incentive to work while ensuring that everyone contributes fairly to the system.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-07-29T05:17:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:20.389Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-09T08:58:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-09T08:58:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T05:17:12.000Z","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":58947,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58947.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"All party commitment on NHS direction for next 10+ years","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government should form a cross party committee to determine both day to day and future direction of the NHS, irrespective of whichever government is in place.\r\nAll parties must agree to contribute to the committee and uphold its strategic decisions - even when the Government of the day changes.\r\nThis will reduce the \"change for changes sake\" culture which seems to currently exist. People need healthcare, the elderly should not be abandoned. Surely there are a number of Core Truths which every party, as human beings, can agree on. Build on that - and abide by it. Spend money wisely and with some thought as to the next 10 years +","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-01-07T14:02:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:37.627Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-08T10:05:50.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-08T09:05:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-07T14:02:50.000Z","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":59436,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/59436.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give better care for the elderly than prisoners or get the elderly to go to prison.","background":null,"additional_details":"Prisoners get 3 meals a day - are checked on a regular basis, access to gyms, TV's, free medication, a doctor on site 24 hour checks.\r\nThe elderly in care homes get a small room very inexperienced or unqualified staff. No doctor on site and so many press headlines as to their poor care - one pays thousands a month from working hard all their life and being a member of society and have worked hard and even maybe fought for their country and have their savings taken away in sometimes squalid conditions. The other has been judged as a not fit member of society and are incarcerated for that reason.\r\nWhy does the one undeserving get treated better than the one that deserves and they get it free as opposed to having to drain their savings from working hard and doing the right thing? 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Food is to be shared, not profited from. Everyone has the right to feed themselves. Once food is thrown away it is not wanted and therefor nobody owns it. To arrest somebody for feeding themselves is ludacris. Stop participating in corperate profiteering at the expense of the people of this country!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-01-28T20:57:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:40.671Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-29T10:25:33.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-29T10:25:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-28T20:57:28.000Z","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":59789,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/59789.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":"Introduce legislation to prevent public transport workers from striking","background":null,"additional_details":"Public transport strikes cause significant disruption to those of us working hard to get the economy back on track.  The recently announced strikes on the London Underground are cynical and unpatriotic and will damage the economy.\r\n\r\nMaintenance of public transport is in the public interest and as such, the right to strike should be withdrawn from all employees in that industry.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-01-27T22:26:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:40.526Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-28T09:47:22.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-28T09:47:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-27T22:26:16.000Z","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":60373,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60373.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Minimum funding for all sports","background":null,"additional_details":"While the success of the funding for elite level sport cannot be denied, certain sports cannot function without money, the no compromise approach is a draconian way to look at things, success should not just be about medals but about progression also, particularly for team sports where it is much harder to pick up medals, what I am suggesting is a minimum level of funding for all sports, just so they have enough to keep going, better results relate to a higher increase in funds, without money these sports have no hope of achieving greatness surely a much fairer way to approach things and won't kill of those sports that need it. Thank you ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-02-06T18:10:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:42.525Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-07T10:23:47.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-07T10:23:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-06T18:10:40.000Z","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":60495,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60495.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Outlaw The Installation Of Cushion Floor In New Sporting Venues Due To The Handicapping Result For Wheelchair Users","background":null,"additional_details":"The Paralympic Legacy is to encourage disabled people into sport. The Nationwide trend to refurbish or build sports hall floors with cushion flooring will eventually kill wheelchair sports.\r\n     The law should change making it impossible for cushion floor to be laid on new sports floors, along with a change that will not allow disabled shower rooms/toilets to open directly onto a public thoroughfare, giving disabled users dignity and privacy as abled-bodied people have in their changing facilities.\r\n     As planners have no say in the material of a sports floor - the law should change - suitable surfaces should be part of building regulations.\r\n     Regarding indoor sport - there should be a level playing field - a sports surface for all, not a sports surface good for non-disabled that puts disabled people at a disadvantage.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-02-08T00:00:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:42.968Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-19T13:39:40.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-19T13:39:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-08T00:00:30.000Z","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":60966,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60966.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":"Electric toothbrushes for those that have restricted manual dexterity and are on low incomes","background":null,"additional_details":"Through improved education and awareness we are successfully preventing many diseases of the mouth. However as we are moving forwards there are certain groups we are leaving behind\r\n\r\nThere are certain barriers to good oral health some people face such as people with reduced motor function or restricted manual dexterity. Thorough brushing is the main way in preventing periodontal diseases however people with such restrictions are not physically able to clean their teeth as thoroughly as those without such restrictions.\r\n\r\nWith the advances in technology we’ve seen and particularly the introduction of electric toothbrushes this barrier can be removed\r\n\r\nThe problem however is many of the people with such disabilities do not have the finances to invest in such an invaluable tool. I am therefore looking to launch  “Brush Better” an incentive to provide under privileged people in the UK who have restricted motor function with electric toothbrushes","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-02-15T15:17:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:44.579Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-17T14:40:22.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-17T14:40:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-15T15:17:58.000Z","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":61242,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61242.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 LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE RENTED ACCOMODATION","background":null,"additional_details":"For the Government to introduce legislation requiring landlords in the social and private sectors to adhere to strict policies regarding the internal and external maintenance of properties they own.\r\n\r\nFor there to be the introduction of a housing ombudsman or department who will be able to assist tenants with complaints should these rules not be followed by the landlord.\r\n\r\nFor all landlords to be signed up to a compulsory landlord register, which will show their compliance with the above legislation and confirm their understanding of their rights in reference to the homes they own and their tenants\r\n\r\nFor the landlord to lose his/her/companies right to be a landlord should they fail to comply with the new legislation and to be removed from the compulsory landlord register.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-02-21T14:48:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:45.672Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-10T08:50:58.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-10T08:50:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-21T14:48:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":699,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/699.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":"Petition to end Nuclear Energy","background":null,"additional_details":"To ask the Government to conduct large safety tests, cost-effectiveness of nuclear power and to invest heavier in Solar / Wind technology. 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These homes do not belong to super rich people as was the case when this tax was introduced. It now affects millions of ordinary families of modest incomes. It is about time the threshold was raised to only apply to the super rich as it was originally intended for super estates. I want the government to raise the threshold of inheritance tax on homes to apply to landed estates as it was for centuries until now.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-03-05T17:20:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:48.108Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-06T13:17:04.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-06T13:17:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-05T17:20:23.000Z","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":62366,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62366.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":"Remove the right to withdraw pupils from Religious Education in schools of a non-religious character","background":null,"additional_details":"The current law on Religious Education allows parents to remove their children from RE lessons for any reason under section 71 of the 1998 schools and standards act.\r\n\r\nThis rule is intended to allow parents to withdraw their children from RE for reasons of conscience. However, the nature of RE in non-religious schools mean it can no longer be justified for this purpose. Religious Education explores the beliefs of pupils, it does not instruct them in what to believe. As such the law does not protect conscience, but ignorance.\r\n\r\nThe law in its current form allows religious fundamentalists to protect their children from other viewpoints, both religious and secular. It also allows parents with racist, homophobic and other deeply prejudiced viewpoints to remove their children from a lesson likely to challenge them.\r\n\r\nWe request that the law be changed so the right to withdraw applies only to collective worship and to schools of a religious character.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-03-13T19:19:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:49.353Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-14T14:48:19.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-14T14:48:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-13T19:19:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":62569,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62569.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 train operating companies using vouchers as compensation for delays","background":null,"additional_details":"When trains are delayed, most train operating companies (TOCs) provide compensation under the terms of their Passenger's Charters. In some cases, this can be as much as the full cost of the ticket.\r\n\r\nMany of them currently provide this compensation in the form of travel vouchers, redeemable only against future travel (usually limited to 12 months).\r\n\r\nThis is unfair because:\r\n\r\n1. It  is useless to occasional passengers who do not travel frequently.\r\n\r\n2. It can only be redeemed in person at a ticket office, not by telephone or online.\r\n\r\n3. A special visit must be made to a station to redeem it against an advance (cheaper) fare.\r\n\r\n4. The cost of a voucher to the TOC is negligible in comparison to a proper refund.\r\n\r\nWe therefore call on the Department of Transport to force train operating companies to provide delay compensation to passengers in the same form as the original payment (e.g. debit card refund, cash, cheque) not by issuing paper vouchers.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-03-18T12:05:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:50.091Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-19T11:02:25.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-19T11:02:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-18T12:05:37.000Z","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":64420,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/64420.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 school corporal punishment","background":null,"additional_details":"School classroom behaviour is a joke. Bring back school corporal punishment to put an end to unruly children distrusting classes for children who want to learn, and to help protect teachers from abuse and now even murder.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-04-28T17:07:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:56.420Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-29T09:04:01.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-28T17:07:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":63891,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/63891.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/Reduce MPs holidays","background":null,"additional_details":"MPs should get the same holiday every other working person gets and last time I checked that's 28 days.\r\n\r\nLet's get this sorted so MPs actually spend more time in parliament and less time on Holiday!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-04-13T20:38:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:54.609Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-12T07:48:23.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-13T20:38:08.000Z","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":67185,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67185.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":"KS1 History Curriculum to Incorporate More Influential Women","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is calling on the Department for Education to alter the KS1 National Curriculum to incorporate more education about female figures in history.\r\n\r\nThroughout KS1, children are taught about Romans, Tudors, Ancient Egyptians and World War 2, however, little emphasis is placed on women in these time periods such as Queen Elizabeth I, Cleopatra, Boudicca and the many women who served in the military.\r\n\r\nTo help combat inequality, and give children more to look up to other than Kings, Soldiers and Footballers, young girls in particular would benefit from learning about vital women's history (such as the Suffragette movement, sporting heroes and other icons like those mentioned above).\r\n\r\nBy changing the curriculum to incorporate detailed education about female historical figures, this would bring a balance to children's early education concerning how both men AND women have contributed to history and society.\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition to support change and equality.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-05T20:55:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:06.056Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-10T13:26:58.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-05T20:55:34.000Z","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":64527,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/64527.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 reduce/eliminate homework from education","background":null,"additional_details":"Homework is a stress inducing chore fro children/teenagers to take part in. The process of having homework for (Averagely 9) subjects adds a huge amount of pressure and drives a teenager away from their daily activities. Here are a few of the reasons i believe it should be removed from the curriculum\r\n\r\nStress\r\nHomework creates a stressful task for a child, and it can become a challenge to get done with multiple distractions of gadgets and media around them, their minds are away from school and as such are not stimulated for learning, meaning a simple piece of work may take longer than an hour to complete, with multiple subjects, this quickly builds up an enormous amount of stress and can take over their lives.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately at this time i cannot add a larger description but i will create a site or a page explaining the problems that can amount from homework.\r\n\r\nI wish for the government to take action as for homework to be eliminated from the curriculum as soon as possible.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-04-30T21:19:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:56.746Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-01T14:03:37.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-30T21:19:19.000Z","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":64577,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/64577.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":"Modify the Current Inheritance Tax legislation - Remove Property","background":null,"additional_details":"Inheritance Tax, or 'death tax' is an unwanted imposition upon the bereaved.\r\n\r\nWe agree that Inheritance tax is a valuable source of income for the state, hence the lack of a call for its abolition.\r\n\r\nHowever we want the removal of property -the primary residence, discounting furnishings- from Inheritance Tax.\r\n\r\nFor people, a house is their single largest investment, paid for with taxed income, taxed via stamp duty, and council tax.\r\n\r\nWhy should beneficiaries of a will be forced to pay extortionate sums of money on the most expensive item many people will ever own?\r\n\r\nFor many the money raised from the sale of the house would be very useful. Rather than paying 40% of its value to the state, a cost which can prove to be very expensive, the money could be used in ways seen fit by the beneficiary.\r\n\r\nInheritance Tax is:\r\n- unfair imposition upon the bereaved\r\n- extortionate tax on property bought with taxed income\r\n- a removal of taxed income from the hands of citizens\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-05-01T20:32:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:56.928Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-02T07:19:29.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-01T20:32:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":65061,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/65061.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":"Air pollution by vehicles - the hidden killer of children","background":null,"additional_details":"The World Health Organisation has declared that outdoor air pollution, and also diesel exhaust, cause  cancer. EU legal limits are set to protect people's health and cite the two main pollutants of concern:\r\n\r\nParticulate air pollution are tiny particles up to 100 times thinner than a human hair and which penetrate deep into your lungs. Official estimates are that these cause 29,000 premature deaths a year in the UK.\r\n\r\nNitrogen Dioxide(NO2) is a toxic gas. The European Commission has launched legal action against the UK for failing to cut excessive levels of NO2.\r\n\r\nThe most vulnerable to these toxic fumes include young children, particularly those in prams, and elderly people\r\n\r\nChildren living near busy roads have been shown to grow up with under-developed lungs - and in the SE Region (excluding London) over 27,900 children attend primary schools within  150m of heavy traffic.\r\n\r\nWe call on the UK government to implement the EU legislation on vehicle emissions.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-05-13T20:48:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:58.542Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-14T11:43:09.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-13T20:48:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":65492,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/65492.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":"compulsory kitting out of our canine heroes in bulletproof kit and face shields Ensure our canine heroes are protected as much as our human heroes.","background":null,"additional_details":"Ensure our canine heroes are protected as much as our human heroes.\r\nWe bury our canine heroes with military honours yet we do not give them any protective clothing, It has been known for soldiers to shield their canine companions with their own bodies when under fire but this should not be needed, Our canine soldiers are as worthy as humans to be protected when in the line of duty. This is a call to try to protect ALL serving dogs whether they be police or military or any other types of active service, Please help me change the rules and give our four legged loyal friends the protection they need and deserve when on active service.\r\n\r\nFace shields and body protection for ALL.\r\n\r\nPlease help me make a difference.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-05-24T14:02:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:59.947Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-05-28T13:59:25.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-05-24T14:02:01.000Z","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":66191,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66191.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":"Images to be put on cosmetics that have been tested on animals","background":null,"additional_details":"In a bid to STOP animal testing, images of animals being tested on should be put on the packaging of ALL cosmetics/household products so people know exactly what has happened to these poor animals before buying.\r\n\r\nWarnings are put on cigarettes. Why not cosmetics/household products?\r\n\r\nThe government are willing to put warnings/images on cigarette packages because it affects humans health dramatically. Don't animals deserve the same? The torture and abuse they go through for testing is appalling and should be highlighted on packaging.\r\n\r\nIt has been proven that animal testing is unnecessary as there is a way of using donor skin cells to produce \"real\" skin for testing. So why is this still going ahead? Animals have as much right to be on this planet as humans do. They deserve a free and happy life.\r\n\r\nAnimal testing and the use of animals for research needs to stop NOW!   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The law prohibits political campaigning within 12 months of an election.\r\n\r\nCharities have specialist knowledge and have a legitimate case for bringing issues to public awareness and political debate. Charities represent many vulnerable groups including disabled people, ex-military personnel, children, elderly people, conservation and many more areas. Many charities have wider public support than some political parties. It is undemocratic to silence charities and protect politicians from having their policies monitored and evaluated. We hear plenty from politicians. We want other voices to be heard as well.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-06-11T19:56:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:02.732Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-12T08:56:37.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-11T19:56:44.000Z","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":23807,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23807.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":"Regulations on animal testing","background":null,"additional_details":"Many animals are treated very cruely in animal testing and most result in death, but it is excused because it is 'animal testing' and it contributes to science, however not all the information collected from animal testing are helpful to use, because they are not humans, so their results aren't reliable! So most of this: time, money and cruelty is wasted.\r\nHowever I would think there would be a lot of conflict if we banned it all completely, so i think that animal testing should only be allowed if the animals are well kept, not subject to torture and only if the results will be beneficial to it's species. e.g. testing a medicine that will be used for animals.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-23T23:06:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:38.365Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-24T07:42:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-24T07:42:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-23T23:06:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":66638,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66638.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make it illegal for pregnant women to smoke","background":null,"additional_details":"Simple\r\n\r\nIt should be illegal for pregnant women to smoke,\r\nAbortion  is illegal after 26 weeks\r\nBut it's ok to smoke until birth ? it just doesn't make sense , we have a smoking ban in pubs and company premises due to the dangers of passive smoking but it's still ok for pregnant women to smoke up to birth?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-06-20T21:27:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:04.169Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-23T08:05:37.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-20T21:27:48.000Z","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":67037,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67037.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 Public Order Act be modified to prevent political uniforms being displayed on open websites on social media.","background":null,"additional_details":"That the Government amend the Public Order Act to  forbid the wearing of political uniforms by members of   groups on social networks.  Political uniforms to be defined as those which were in the 1936 Act forbidded to be worn on the street or at public meetings.  Had social media existed in 1936 I think the arguments used then to pass that section of the Act would have recognised similar threat from social media sources as existed in the street or at public meetings. 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Central to the enforcement regime  is use of the UK ANPR  database  to trace and pursue non- paying drivers and the ability to apply fines to them. There is no UK right of access to the  vehicle registration databases of any foreign state including  EU states. This means that there cannot be a viable  enforcement regime for foreign registered vehicle drivers. These include not only the hundreds of thousands of  tourist vehicles which will be using  the crossing  but also the many thousands of EU registered vehicles which are driven by foreigners who are working in the UK. The government should  scrap the scheme and opt for a cost free crossing to negate this built in discrimination and inequality. If the Government is not prepared to do this then they should allow a debate in Parliament to consider the question of equality of treatment and the possible need for a judicial review.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-10T17:41:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:06.817Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-15T12:41:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-15T12:41:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-10T17:41:34.000Z","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":67689,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67689.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":"alternatives to telephone job interviews for deaf people","background":null,"additional_details":"Most organisations now do compulsory telephone interviews prior to face to face ones without any adjustments or alternatives for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. As a result, Deaf and Hard of Hearing people are struggling to secure employment as if they do not attend the telephone interview, they do not get offered the position and when explained to organisations they are told it is compulsory and would not be able to offer them a position if they do not do this. This puts Deaf and Hard of Hearing people at a disadvantage and somewhat discriminates against them. There needs to be implemented an alternative format in order to accommodate Deaf people such as an online chat system so that they can be treated equally to those who can hear on a telephone and do not have an hearing impairment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-18T12:29:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:07.907Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-22T08:39:50.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-18T12:29:01.000Z","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":68059,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68059.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 killing of innocent Whales on the Faroe Islands","background":null,"additional_details":"Innocent whales have been brutally slayed since the Since the 16th century, There has been whaling around the Faroe Islands since the time of Norse settlements. Specific records date back to as early as 1584. Usually it's the pilot whales that are killed by the captors but any around the area are trapped in low waters near the shore and there spinal chords are destroyed, this is supposed to be an instant kill but some pilot whales cry in agony. 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Some local authority employees are the lowest paid in the UK. The Government should at least have the manners to sit  round a table and discuss this with the employees and trade unions.    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As I'm sure many others do.\r\n\r\nIn the article he argues, and rightly so, that Muslim children for example that suffer from radicalisation as a result of their parents should be removed from them taken in to care. In the same way that children sexually or physically abused, or neglected etc are taken into care.\r\n\r\nThis petition does not wish to single out specific religious groups but to eliminate specific behaviours by certain religious people that inflict harm on their very children that we should all want to strive to see protected. Support Boris's sentiment and make this happen and let's make Britain and the rest of the world a better place by reducing the net suffering for children.\r\n\r\nLink: http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/mar/03/boris-johnson-radicalisation-child-abuse\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-29T15:35:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:09.218Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-08-01T08:58:00.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-29T15:35:55.000Z","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":69868,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69868.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"ALLOW LONG TERM DISABLED PEOPLE TO KEEP THEIR DLA","background":null,"additional_details":"Disabled people in receipt of lifetime or indefinate DLA awards are due to start being called for \"assessments\" next year 2015.\r\nThese people have already lived with the worry, stress and uncertainty which this has created. The start date has altered over time, due to the ongoing, chaotic introduction of PIP.\r\nThis group of people by definition have serious disabilities / health problems. They are year on year fewer in number.\r\nLeave these people in peace. Let them keep their DLA awards in the same way as over 65s.\r\nPIP will still be introduced but in a smoother, less traumatising way.\r\nThe cost of this measure would be negligible, as most of them would receive at least the same amount in PIP following assessment.\r\nPlease do the right thing. These people have enough problems. Thank you.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-09-21T08:02:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:15.527Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-23T08:35:25.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-21T08:02:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":45015,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/45015.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 state pension a % of MPs salary","background":null,"additional_details":"Make the State Pension a pecentage of an MPs Salary","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-01-27T15:34:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:49.934Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-29T10:33:20.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-29T10:33:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-27T15:34:32.000Z","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":52579,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52579.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":"electric bicycle deregulation","background":null,"additional_details":"Change the law in which electric bicycles are allowed on our roads. no restriction on speed, no restriction on power/watts, no tax disc to be displayed on electric bicycles of any wattage.A helmet to be only worn on roads, not on cycle paths or anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed, but must travel at a safe speed and manner when riding in these areas.\r\n\r\nOur transport needs are changing and the people and government need to change too, travel by car is becoming too expensive and a drain on the worlds natural resources.I believe a change in legislation to allow electric bicycles to travel at greater speeds and have less legislation to restrict use will make it more appealing for people to use them as a viable alternative to a car.\r\n\r\nIn safety aspects is similar too riding a non-electric powered bicycle, most cars can travel at a top speeds over 100mph, most of the time they travel at 30mph and below in town/city. ride to suit the road that you travel on.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-07-10T20:16:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:15.307Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-11T08:33:05.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-11T08:33:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-10T20:16:50.000Z","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":17103,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17103.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 Tax burden on Pensioners with a annual pension of less than £15000","background":null,"additional_details":"Pensioners with an annual pension of less than £15000 should not be taxed at the same rate as those earning a salary, or pensioners with a pension of more than £15000. The maximum rate of tax for pensioners with pensions of less than £15000 should be 10 pence in the £. This would help lift pensioners out of the poverty trap.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-09-14T16:13:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.903Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-15T12:11:26.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-15T12:11:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-14T16:13:23.000Z","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":17115,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17115.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 cutting benefits for the most vunerable in our society.","background":null,"additional_details":"To the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled. The Humble petition of Andrew Gordon Sheweth That some of the most vunerable people in our society are having their benefits cut by the Department for Work and Pensions even though they are unfit for work . Wherefore your petitioners prays that your honourable House consider that benefits for the most vunerable in our society should not be cut if they are indeed unfit for work. And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-09-14T18:10:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.941Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-15T10:06:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-15T10:06:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-14T18:10:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70094,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70094.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 subsidies for wind turbines","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop wasting money on wind farms at taxpayers expense. It is a fallacy that wind turbines reduce co2. Power stations do not shut down boilers when wind turbines are working as boilers need to be on line when the wind drops, also the power station turbines must be kept hot to prevent damage. This is because superheated steam cannot be applied to a cold turbine. The power station has to dump the cheap unused power through the cooling towers and we have to buy expensive wind for no reason. The co2 output from the generators is therefore the same whether the wind is blowing or not negating the whole reason for windfarms in the first place. The policy is based on a lie.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-09-26T20:25:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:16.294Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-29T08:34:53.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-26T20:25:42.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70099,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70099.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Abolish Prescription Charges","background":null,"additional_details":"Prescription charges for medical conditions should be Abolished in England as they are in other parts of the UK.  Why should people have to pay for essential or even Lifesaving drugs?  This is unjust people on Benefits receive these for free whist the working class fork out the bills and are worse off for doing so.  This needs to be changed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-09-26T21:25:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:16.306Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-29T07:11:06.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-26T21:25:44.000Z","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":[]}}]}