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This is confusing and unsatisfactory.\r\nThere is nothing patriotic about wishing to preserve the imperial system. It largely derives from the Roman Empire, not the British one, and is complicated for those more acquainted with decimal systems of measurement.\r\nFormer imperial countries such as Ireland and Australia have succeeded in fully implementing the metric system. After a half century of transition, the UK should do the same.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-06-25T13:47:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:04.767Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-02T12:26:06.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-25T13:47:50.000Z","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":66898,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66898.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 SHOULD SUBSIDIES ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES TO THE SAME EXTENT THAT IT DOES CARS IF NOT MORE SO","background":null,"additional_details":"Electric cars get substantial subsidy up to £5000 surely electric motorcycles deserve the same if not more to encourage clean transport and ease congestion?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-06-28T06:36:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:05.074Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-30T13:34:41.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-28T06:36:27.000Z","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":66899,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/66899.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":"'It's my money and I can do what I want!'","background":null,"additional_details":"To stop the flagrant abuse of the Benefits system, provide households with children a grocery pack to their homes each week, pay reasonable costs for their utility bills and nothing else (NO cash).  This will stop benefit abuse on three fronts, if the 'I don't want to work people' want cash, they will have to get a job, it will also stop these people from having numerous children in order to get more money and it will also stop EU immigrants from sending hard earned taxpayers money back to their country of origin.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-06-28T08:22:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:05.078Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-06-30T09:22:25.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-06-28T08:22:00.000Z","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":48863,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/48863.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":"mortgage interest support cuts","background":null,"additional_details":"Reconsider the cuts to mortgage interest support rates for the sick and disabled to stop them having their homes repossessed.  Otherwise, this ill-thought out saving measure will cost the Government more in the long run in terms of re-housing, extra care, adaptations and housing benefit.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-04-15T13:42:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:02.853Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-04-17T09:47:13.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-17T09:47:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-04-15T13:42:01.000Z","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":67023,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67023.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 Government of the UK to make it law that we spend at  least 0.7% of GDP on Overseas Aid.","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned object in the strongest terms that any Government of the UK would set in law that we spend at least £12 Billion pound or 0.7% of GDP in overseas aid.  We would not support any Government that decided to spend this amount of money in overseas aid and we urge the Government and all political parties to reject this Private Members Bill, in the National interest of the British economy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-01T22:29:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:05.502Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-02T14:50:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-02T14:50:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-01T22:29:49.000Z","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":67171,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67171.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 texting whilst driving same offence  as drink driving","background":null,"additional_details":"give people 1 year driving ban, and 500 pounds fine, at the minute the fine imposed for using phone is pathetic, i am a driver and all day i see people texting and it is so dangerous for everyone, they swerve, drift into oncoming lanes, texting when driving is worse than drink driving, it has been proved.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-05T13:23:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:06.010Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-09T08:40:15.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-05T13:23:26.000Z","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":67495,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67495.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":"Stowaways of illegals emergents on uk trucks from French ports","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop Fines imposed on drivers when stowaways of illegal immigrants are found on their vehicle. Heavy fines are unfairly imposed on goods vehicle drivers and there employers. The UK border force should take more action against stowaways and French authority's need to police and enforce the law for damage and intimidation of goods vehicle drivers when using ferry crossings and the euro tunnel . 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The additional  revenue raised would then be given directly to Cancer Research and support charities to help advance the effort in find a cause for Cancer and help fund the care of those with terminal cancer.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-04-18T13:18:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:03.424Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-04-19T09:32:09.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-19T09:32:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-04-18T13:18:04.000Z","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":67594,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67594.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 dog breeding in private homes illegal","background":null,"additional_details":"We would like the government to make breeding of dogs in private homes illegal,also give the R.S.P.C.A  more powers in inspection and control of  other dog breeding establishments.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-07-15T19:52:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:07.569Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-07-16T09:16:46.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-07-15T19:52:00.000Z","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":42588,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42588.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":"Pay Per View TV Licencing and One Fee","background":null,"additional_details":"Petition for TV licencing laws to be changed so that the required level of fee can be paid through registered broadcasters. This would mean that Sky could collect the licence fee as part of the subscription cost and pay it directly to TV licencing (one fee).\r\n\r\nIt would also mean that 'catch up' services could offer pay per view live coverage of major events and sports. This cost would be the equivalent of 1 days licence fee and would only be available for free if a valid TV licence number is provided. 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The people of the UK should choose which projects we wish to support therefore any event worthy of the publics contribution should have the money raised by private donations matched by the government. The money raised should be managed by the government to ensure value for money is maintained during the response to any crisis. Donations to all foriegn governments should be stopped and only individuals within the conuntry in crisis should be the recipients of aid. It is the tax payers who should decide who is to recieve our charity as afterall this is our money.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-04T11:02:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:25.758Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T15:28:55.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-08T16:28:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T11:02:08.000Z","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":67844,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/67844.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 cuts to police force! Crimes getting worse and police can't handle it due to all cuts!","background":null,"additional_details":"Police in sheffield can't handle all this stuff that's happening due to all the cuts being made! This is making crime worse! Government need to stop making cuts to emergency services! It's not safe to walk streets anymore! 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We would supply building materials and livestock to make them self sufficient. We would also give them the expertise and help for their constrution of housing etc.  It would not take many staff to run the operation, they would learn to respect their own endeavors.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-10T00:53:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:47.436Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:51:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:51:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T00:53:46.000Z","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":49130,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49130.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 colonial history to school curriculum","background":null,"additional_details":"The introduction of colonial history in school curriculum at primary level could be an aid to combat racism in the future by educating children of the different colonies that once made up the British Empire before gaining their independence.\r\n\r\nThere has been a small number of incidents in recent years which has gone 'viral' on social networking sites, of verbal abuse on public transport aimed at ethnic minorities. It is our belief that such incidents would be fewer in number if people understood colonial history.\r\n\r\nIt is obvious that this would not eliminate racism completely, nor in the near future, however it would educate the younger generation who will grow to accept the diversity of Britain, and most importantly understand some of the reasons why Britain is so culturally diverse.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-04-22T09:29:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:03.782Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-04-22T13:22:51.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-22T13:22:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-04-22T09:29:59.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":49148,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49148.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 the BBC licence fee voluntary","background":null,"additional_details":"Simply make paying the fee voluntary.  Those who think the BBC is good value for money can continue to pay, those who object to its bias can opt out.  It is not fair to force people to pay for a service that then offends them in return.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2013-04-22T15:53:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:03.834Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-04-25T12:13:07.000Z","closed_at":"2014-04-25T12:13:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-04-22T15:53:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":49170,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49170.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tax fast food to contribute to NHS bills","background":null,"additional_details":"Obesity and Heart disease are among the largest causes of increase in NHS costs in the UK along side Smoking and drinking related illnesses (which are taxed very highly), but are barely touched in taxes. Why are these three things so different. Why not tax fast food? 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This is taking advantage of vulnerable people who have no option that to use a car for travel. 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As more and more Apps are developed, the less the likelihood that people will dedicate sufficient time to reading the 'small print', especially those who are less computer literate. This could in turn lead to unscrupulous companies taking advantage of the vulnerable. The initial aim is to stop Apps from requesting permission to access and/or control any aspect of an electronic device other than that specifically required to run the App.  In the long term, strict guidelines should be put in place to both limit the access and control of electronic devices and the dissemination of information by third paties.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-08-14T07:46:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:10.905Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-08-18T15:13:25.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-08-14T07:46:03.000Z","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":21909,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21909.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":"Olympic Tickets :- Pay for your own","background":null,"additional_details":"With the current economic climate Tax payers should not foot the bill for Olympic tickets.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-11-07T15:44:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:32.033Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-08T10:26:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-08T10:26:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-07T15:44:22.000Z","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":68871,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68871.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 BT from the Telephone Line Rental monopoly and open it to competition.","background":null,"additional_details":"BT has almost a total monopoly of the Telephone Land Line Rental market which is grossly unfair on the general public. 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An integral component for millennia was an individuals ability to bear his arms.\r\n\r\nThe popularisation of firearm use in the 18th and 19th century began to destroy this great tradition that defined generations of our ancestors. As it eased our ability to kill another man in combat.\r\n\r\nI see no reason why the barbaric use of firearms should make our heritage made ill, and have our right to bear swords, and similar arms, as illegal.\r\n\r\nArms, and ones ability to wield them, once symbolised the honour and integrity of an individual. It also strengthens the ability for one to defend themselves.\r\n\r\nI call on the government to legalise our right to bear armaments (swords and similar arms) in public. 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These people can not be rehabilitated and are never going to be able to be safely returned to be society.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-08-27T17:21:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:12.122Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-08-29T10:29:29.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-08-27T17:21:42.000Z","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":68933,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68933.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":"Care homes","background":null,"additional_details":"Improvement of elderly people care homes. 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The consequences could face terror and threats on our own soil, we are basically asking for trouble by showing ourselves in there territory, when we could be securing our own boarders, and protecting our own country! We DO NOT as British citizens want to be involved in another war!\r\nStop our hard working Men and Woman loosing their lives in a war that we should have no involvement in!\r\n\r\nThank you.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2014-09-06T19:41:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:13.245Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-09T08:24:31.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-06T19:41:16.000Z","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":69385,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69385.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":"Relax, don't pay tax! 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The only acceptable reason for none attendance will be because it is against doctor’s orders. The parent is to be defined as the primary carer or carers. No child shall be allowed to attend a court without their responsible adult being present. The responsible adult will be defined firstly as the parent, then foster parent, adopted parent, care home attendant or as a last resort some one appointed by the court. Failure for anyone designated as a parent to attend a court will result in a mandatory fine or imprisonment. 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We are being stifled by adhering to laws that the majority of British people would vote against. Agreeing our own set of Human Rights would help us regain control of the following: Police being allowed to use reasonable force to regain control of our streets .Teachers being able to take control of classes .Immigrants /illegal immigrants using the current Act to avoid deportation. Travellers not being \"moved on\" or taking up permanent residence on other peoples property. Prisoners using the Act to improve their \"stay\" behind bars. People being prosecuted when taking reasonable action to protect themselves and their property. Parents being threatened by their children when using reasonable chastisement when trying to teach them right from wrong.\r\nThe above is just a taste of why we should put together our own Human Rights guidelines.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2011-08-13T12:43:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.642Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:59:19.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-16T11:59:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T12:43:33.000Z","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":11755,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11755.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":"Deport any foreign national involved in the England riots","background":null,"additional_details":"Any foreign national involved or convicted in relation to the England riots should be deported immediately with no chance of appeal. 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