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Which a magistrate can extend at their discretion. However, I believe that there should be a further punishment of having their vehicles forfeited in which they were discovered committing the offence. This would not only be a further punishment, but would serve as a deterrent that they would lose a vehicle of unlimited value with no compensation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-05T18:21:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.016Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T09:28:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T09:28:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T18:21:36.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13419,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13419.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban VAT","background":null,"additional_details":"VAT is a tax that bears no relationship to the persons ability to pay and treats all income groups the same. It is indiscriminate and hits lower income groups the hardest. The switch to indirect taxation (stealth taxes) has been a convenient tool for successive governments who wish to hide the true level of taxation levied in this country. If these stealth taxes were to show up as income tax deductions on our pay slips as opposed to collecting revenue by indirect taxation there would be an uproar in this country and demands for cut-backs in public spending.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-18T10:07:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.541Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T11:14:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T11:14:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T10:07:23.000Z","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":5504,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5504.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":"Voters to Directly Elect the Prime Minister","background":null,"additional_details":"We call on Parliament at the earliest opportunity to legislate to subject the public office of Prime Minister to direct election.  It makes the same logical sense for the head of the executive arm of national government to be directly elected as it does the head of the regional government in Greater London or the executive leader of a local authority and other countries enjoy directly elected executive political leaders such as in France and the USA.  This would allow a true separation of powers and the opportunity for talented individuals outside of party politics to stand for the benefit of the country.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-05T22:22:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.902Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:49:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T10:49:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T22:22:48.000Z","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":13428,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13428.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 \"Adequate proficiency in English\" a requirement to serve on a Jury in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"\"Adequate proficiency in English\" is not a requirement to be able to serve on a Jury in the UK. If you look at conditions to serve on a Jury in the USA and Australia for example then the ability to speak and have a good understanding of the English Language is required to be able to carry out the duties of a Juror. I want this requirement to be brought in and for potential jurors to be vetted to ensure they are able to speak and understand the English Language before serving on a Jury.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-18T10:47:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.572Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T11:00:56.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-18T12:00:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T10:47:48.000Z","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":52311,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52311.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":"uninsured drivers","background":null,"additional_details":"Law abiding drivers who pay for car insurance are being charged additional premiums to cover the cost of the 000s of individuals who are not paying.\r\n\r\nEven when offenders are caught they face a meagre fine which is often a fraction of what they should pay for insurance.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned ask the Government to impose tough new penalties on uninsured drivers where the fine is at least 50% more than the annual insurance premium they should have paid.  For repeat offenders this should rise to 100%, 200%, etc. each time they are caught.  In addition, any vehicle they are driving at the time of the offence should be seized and either sold or scrapped.\r\n\r\nThese fines should be imposed irrespective of ability to pay and if they can't pay they should be required to do unpaid community work that is calculated at the minimum wage rate until they have paid the fine, ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-07-03T07:41:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.397Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-04T08:17:42.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-04T08:17:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-03T07:41:05.000Z","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":13454,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13454.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"No to a tax on financial transactions.","background":null,"additional_details":"The U.K. as the leading player in the  financial markets in theE.U. would suffer more than any other member state.Merkel and Sarkozy know this,they say they want a level playing field but will Romania ,Latvia or Lithuania be contributing as much as the U.K.? No they will be recipients of U.K. investors and pensioners paying this levy.If rejecting this proposal is the catalyst for withdrawal from the EU then so be it.Switzerland are laughing their heads off.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-18T11:56:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.670Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T11:16:33.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T11:16:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T11:56:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5625,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5625.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":"Teachers must experience at least 3 years employment in the work place prior to working in a school","background":null,"additional_details":"Teachers educating children ultimately shape society by the way they teach, inspire and influence school children.  Yet many leave University and move straight into teaching with little or no experience of the UK work place.\r\n\r\nPotential teachers should have at least 3 years  expeirenced in a non-teaching job prior to starting work in schools.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-06T06:26:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:38.291Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T10:25:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T10:25:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T06:26:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13520,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13520.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":"Warmongering MPs to have children of fighting age enlisted in the British Army!","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned believe that the adult children (16+) of any MP who votes in favour of military action should be automatically conscripted into the British Army for the duration of any conflict (provided they are judged to be fit and healthy by ATOS Healthcare).\r\nThis would focus the minds of our politicians while they make decisions that will inevitably result in fatalities and ensure that any Members of Parliament who votes in favour of military action does so, not to toe the party line or to endear themselves to the party leadership, but because their conscience dictates that the cause justifies risking the life of their own son or daughter. If such a law had been in place prior to 2002 then perhaps our involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq would have been averted and we wouldn’t have men and women to this day being maimed and killed in an unjust conflict, with no plausible exit strategy on the horizon.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-18T15:45:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.933Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T09:10:40.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T09:10:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T15:45:30.000Z","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":5832,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5832.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban \"high-density\" Developments in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban the high-density developments in the UK\r\nwhere houses are built as tight as possible with almost\r\nno gardens and no allocated parking spaces which\r\nforces residents to park on the road.\r\n\r\nStipulate that all new developments shall meet\r\nthe following criteria:\r\n- every household must have at least 2 off-road\r\n  parking spaces allocated to it\r\n- bike shed or other storage for bicycles provided\r\n- no parking spaces allocated on the road\r\n- set minimum size of garden because in many\r\n  new developemtns gardens are so small that\r\n  clothes airer will not fit without hitting both fences!\r\n\r\nReasons:\r\n- on-road parking poses higher risk of accidents\r\n  [especially children going from behind parked\r\n   cars to road which can cause lethal accident]\r\n- difficult access to emergency vehicles\r\n- rush-hours congestion\r\n- accomodation which is priced very high anyway\r\n  should have minimum acceptable standard!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-06T11:59:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.022Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T10:31:02.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-10T11:31:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T11:59:08.000Z","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":13580,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13580.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":"LICENCE TO DRINK","background":null,"additional_details":"Alcoholism and reckless binge drinking are a major cause of anti-social behaviour and are a drain on not only Police but on precious NHS resources across the Country as well.NO to increasing alcohol duty.  NO to preventing Supermarkets offering alcohol at reduced prices.NO to limiting the hours during which alcohol is sold and NO to indiscriminate punishment of the many to control the irresponibility of the few. SAY YES to the Government debating the need for an alcohol licence to work like a driving licence!!\r\n\r\nPenalties for drink related incidents attract points. 12 points-you lose your licence for a period of time,face fines and/or other sanctions.It will also serve to identify those with potential alcohol abuse issues, those who might benefit from intervention and address issues before they climax. Proposal:Government to impliment a licence system to ensure that abusers of the system are picked out and punished.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-18T19:54:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.151Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-19T10:45:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-19T10:45:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T19:54:03.000Z","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":6032,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6032.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":"Nation Wide check to find Illegal Immigrants","background":null,"additional_details":"Thousands of Illegal immigrants are in the UK. Some of them cant even speak the language. Nation Wide search to find such people and deport them back to their country.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-06T17:26:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.803Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T12:15:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T12:15:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T17:26:13.000Z","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":13652,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13652.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":"Foreign Payments ","background":null,"additional_details":"Require the Government to cease all payments  to any and all foreign countries, whilst British troops, Police forces and other public Services are facing cuts and reductions, and in particular to their pensions.\r\nAnd cease any subsidy's and payments to all and any country that has developed Nuclear or Space programmes whilst their citizens are in poverty ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-19T09:02:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.380Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-24T13:47:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-24T13:47:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-19T09:02:15.000Z","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":6105,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6105.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":"“Citizenship is a privilege not a Right”","background":null,"additional_details":"When an individual commits serious criminal offences that cause death or serious damage, then the Home Office must have the absolute right to revoke that individual’s citizenship and deport them back to their country of origin.\r\n\r\nCynically employing human rights legislation and the judicial process to prevent deportation are unacceptable for an individual who has used their freedom of choice to contravene the law and abuse the privileges of citizenship.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-06T19:41:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:40.069Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:34:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:34:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T19:41:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":6149,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6149.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":"Increase the amount of aid to the disabled","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop cuts to the motability scheme as some disabled people need these funds to maintain their personal freedom. These cuts are taking disabled people's independance away from them, this is an unfair way to be saving money as there are many alternatives that the british population as a whole would be able to list.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-06T21:00:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:40.217Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:52:37.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:52:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T21:00:49.000Z","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":13685,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13685.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":"Opt out of the Edited Voting Register by default","background":null,"additional_details":"When registering to vote your name and address is added to the full register, which is held by your local council. Appropriate use of this register is governed by law. See www.aboutmyvote.co.uk\r\n\r\nThere is also a second register, the Edited Register, which is sold for commercial use, including marketing. Your name and address is added to this register unless you opt out.\r\n\r\nWe, the undersigned, petition the government to make the edited register an opt-in register. 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Pubs are closing down everywhere, peoples health is in decline and it is costing the police and the NHS millions. Drinking times should be revised to 11am to 12am aka midnight. 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This will allow nature to co-exist and provide a clean sustainable generation programme.The construction and development can be aligned to what can be afforded and is well within current human capabilities. Nuclear hazardous waste is not produced nor is it dependant on wind or wave action the advantages far outweigh the use of fossil fuel. I commend it to the country and seek your endorsement. 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It's complex for employers and employees to calculate and unfair on the poorest people in the workforce.\r\n\r\nScrapping NI would increase employment by lowering the cost to the employer. It would also lower the cost to produce goods in the UK which will encourage inward investment.Significant savings could also be made in HMRC.  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Parts of Britain are currently some of the most dangerous places in the western world. Countries such as Australia which are widely regarded as safer than Britain have a fully armed police force. \"There is no need to fear the armed police if your not doing anything wrong.\"\r\n\r\n\"With the correct training and management, an armed police force will be able to take back control of the streets from the armed gangs.\"","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-08T23:44:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:44.102Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T14:59:09.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T14:59:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-08T23:44:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":7547,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/7547.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":"Two Level Human Rights Act","background":null,"additional_details":"There is too much hiding behind the Human Rights Act. 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Perhaps to finally bring back some pride in our country.\r\nIn addition such a day still set in the summer months away from the many early spring holidays .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-12T10:41:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.187Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T14:21:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T14:21:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T10:41:40.000Z","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":14708,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14708.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 ALL Non Domiciliary tax evasion","background":null,"additional_details":"Companies and People that state that their Head Offices or Homes are outside of the UK but earn their income inside the UK should pay full UK taxes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-24T21:58:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.011Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T09:35:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T09:35:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T21:58:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10364,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10364.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 scrap all Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) posts in England & Wales","background":null,"additional_details":"A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) is a uniformed non-warranted officer brought out by the 2002 Police Reform Bill. 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This officer is not a sick person and it is unjust to treat people in this way there are far better ways of dealing with sickness than punishment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-12T12:23:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.861Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T12:34:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-16T12:34:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T12:23:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15045,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15045.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":"restrict the level of interest chargeable on credit cards","background":null,"additional_details":"Legislate to restrict the interest charged on personal credit cards to 10% per annum, thus ensuring banks have a return well in excess of the current base rate, citizens are relieved of a currently unreasonable financial burden, and additional personal spending is released to contribute to the growth of the economy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-26T13:30:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:09.146Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T12:57:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-02T12:57:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-26T13:30:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15327,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15327.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 speed up the Ban on Clamping on private land","background":null,"additional_details":"To speed up the bill to ban clamping on private land.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-29T14:46:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.090Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-30T09:30:08.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-30T10:30:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-29T14:46:05.000Z","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":15385,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15385.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 funding per person in Scotland to English levels (review the Barnet formula)","background":null,"additional_details":"Change the Barnet formula so that the current higher amount of funding per person in Scotland is reduced to the same level as funding in England per person.  Funding for Wales and Northern Ireland to also be equalised with England and Scotland to ensure funding equality within the Union","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-30T10:51:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.303Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-08T10:33:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-08T10:33:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-30T10:51:19.000Z","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":15693,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15693.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 benefit should only be withdrawn from families with an equivocal income of two 40% tax payers (around £85k gross) vs a single 40% tax income ","background":null,"additional_details":"For a family with an gross income of £42500 to lose their child benefit is completely absurd when a familly next door earning £82000 (2  individuals at £41000) will still qualify. In simple terms, a single eldest child will recieve £1055 per annum. To even cover this drop, when taking into account a 40% taxation and NI, you would need to earn in excess of £2000 extra per year!!\r\n\r\nThe excuse from the government of saving money is very short sighted. Like many individuals I could earn £3-5K more per year but choose not to for fear of loosing my allowance. What is the point? I'd rather spend the time at home with my familly. The Goverment will loose more money from not being able to tax this potential income than they will by removing the benefit! Go figure!\r\n\r\nLet all families have the potential to earn the same gross income regardless of individual wage before penalising them. Encourage prosperity in familliy units rather than hinder it.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-09-01T12:22:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.348Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-13T11:41:02.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-13T11:41:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T12:22:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16213,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16213.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 Trains More Wheelchair Accessible","background":null,"additional_details":"I would encourage the government to look at ways of introducing wheelchair dedicated carriages on some trains. 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For the V5c to be proof of ownership. 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It's a massive problem in the UK, teenage youths having big dangerous dogs and training them to be vicious.. no wonder there's always stories in the news about children being attacked by vicious dogs. Dogs are made vicious by their owners. Increasing the requirements to own a dog in the UK is not only fair on the animals but also makes the streets a lot safer and also makes teenage youths look and feel a lot less intimidating. 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