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She has been refused DLA and Mobility.\r\n\r\nPart of David Camerons election policies said there would be help for single income couples.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-12T14:18:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.434Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:04:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:04:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T14:18:32.000Z","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":10735,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10735.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 religious groups who show intolerance to other groups in society","background":null,"additional_details":"In our tolerant society there can be no place for intolerant groups using religion as an excuse to persecute other members of society for their sex or sexuality. Such groups should be banned.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-12T15:24:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.669Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T07:55:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T07:55:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T15:24:04.000Z","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":10711,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10711.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":"Print Media to be politically impartial","background":null,"additional_details":"A petition to call on the Government to require print media to be politically neutral and without endorsement to candidate or political party.\r\n\r\nWe note that this would provide similar regulation to that of the Broadcast Media who must maintain political neutrality.\r\n\r\nWe further note the general public dissapointment in the percieved relationship and influence of media corporations. This dissapointment has come to the fore in recent months. Print Media presently has an established practice of endorsing political parties and editorial within publication substantially reflects this.\r\n\r\nWe believe that the regulated restriction of endorsments and bias will increase impartiality by allowing political comment and news to be printed irrespective of editorial policy to support or endorse a particular party.\r\n\r\nBroadcast Media regulated by Ofcom ensures that broadcast news media is without bias and does not unfairly influence elections or present themselves as free publicity for politicans.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-12T14:58:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.599Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T11:45:53.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T11:45:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T14:58:27.000Z","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":10930,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10930.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":"Close DVLA Swansea And Sell Off The Land & Buildings","background":null,"additional_details":"Another ‘cut’ the coalition government should make is the complete closing of the DVLA at Swansea.\r\n\r\nMost work is done by the Post Office and very little by the DVLA which have 5,000 people soaking up a considerable amount of money in wages every year, to do very little work any more.\r\n\r\nWhatever little work the DVLA do can be transferred to the Post Office who can have a new ‘server farm’ installed with ‘back up’ tapes from Swansea.\r\n\r\nThis remote megalith at Swansea with considerable land and property once closed will allow the sale of parcels of land and buildings to the highest bidder raising billions  for the treasury – one tower block alone cost £100 million to build.\r\n\r\nTo most people in the UK their local Post Office is far more ‘user friendly’ than the DVLA will ever be. Plus key documents will never have to be sent through the post with the danger of fueling yet more i.d. fraud if they go missing.\r\nPlus the 'SORN' law should be repealed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:07:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.309Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:23:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:23:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:07:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11115,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11115.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 the sale of alcohol in glass containers; it makes no sense to sell a substance known to cause violence with a free weapon.","background":null,"additional_details":"Alcohol is often a catalyst for hostility and violence, so it should not be sold in glass containers, as they can cause serious injury or death if used as a weapon.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-12T20:55:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.970Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T12:39:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T12:39:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T20:55:08.000Z","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":72927,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72927.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 CAMERON TWO TIER PENSION SYSTEM AS IT IS NOT RIGHT FOR TODAYS PENSIONERS","background":null,"additional_details":"To have a two tier Pension which Mr Cameron wants is unfair and against our human rights to the people already drawing there Pensions, when immigrants coming to Britain will get a better pension then Pensioners of 65 years of age and older who have paid in to the system all of there working lives.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2014-12-11T06:53:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:26.270Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-15T09:55:40.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-11T06:53:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51987,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51987.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":"Derestrict motorways and dual carriageways","background":null,"additional_details":"The below signed propose that the speed limits on Britain's motorways should be abolished. However only on the condition that an advised speed limit is in place and if you have an accident and are proved to be going over the advised speed then your insurance is void. Advantages for this are: businesses can travel faster and carry out more meetings in a day, time is not wasted stuck at 70, most business people take no notice if they are late or just want to get there, de-congestion, if vehicles are travelling faster then the chances of a queue is minimised, HOWEVER HGV, trailers and coaches should not be allowed in the outside lane (slow vehicles cause accidents). Also, high speed training should be given in pass plus, if you don't have pass plus you aren't allowed on motorways (possibly not even duals). To remind you Germany doesn't have speed restricted m'ways and their death toll for m'ways is less than 500 p/a.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2013-06-23T23:09:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.322Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-24T07:41:47.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-24T07:41:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-23T23:09:59.000Z","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":11259,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11259.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 The Disapora School For Disadvantaged Youngsters A Chance To Change Lives.","background":null,"additional_details":"The Department of Education recently rejected an application for the Disapora Free School For Disadvantaged Youngsters on the basis there was not enough expression of interest to guarantee 50 percent enrolment. I request  the Education Department reconsider their decision. Please allow this rescource to provide a window of opportunity to those members of our society and communities who at best remain on the fringes and at worst become the socially excluded.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-13T01:57:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:55.660Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-24T09:16:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-24T09:16:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T01:57:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11458,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11458.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":"Closure of Mumbles Coast Guard Station","background":null,"additional_details":"The Coast Guard Station, based at Mumbles, Swansea, is scheduled to close in the near future in order to save money. This is despite it being the busiest coast guard station in Wales, if not the UK. All coast guard duties will be passed to Milford Haven or elsewhere, where they do not have the local knowlege of Swansea, Gower Penninsular or the North Devon Coast.\r\n   Lives of all who swim or sail in these waters will be put at risk in order to save money.\r\nI would like the government to save the coast guard station and keep it open.\r\nRemember....It may be you or your loved one who may need their expertise one day. Mumbles coast guard are local and have local knowledge.\r\nPLEASE SAVE IT.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-13T11:12:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.345Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T08:01:31.000Z","closed_at":"2011-12-12T09:01:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T11:12:01.000Z","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":11656,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11656.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 banks responcible for financial loss due to credit card fraud.","background":null,"additional_details":"Make the banks and credit card companies responsible for financial loss due to credit card fraud. The current system encourages credit card fraud by criminals because it is nearly impossible to get caught and convicted. The banks suffer no loss because they pass the charge / loss on to the customer or the retailer, therefore they have no incentive to eradicate this crime. The police as a matter of common practice do not even investigate credit card fraud claiming it is to complicated to prosicute. If the banks were made to cover the loss they would come up with better security over night.\r\nCredit card fraud is rife in this country and the authorities are doing nothing about it. It is not rocket science to make a difference we just need someone to have the will.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-13T16:24:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.063Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:33:53.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:33:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T16:24:56.000Z","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":11987,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11987.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":"Over-haul Human Rights Act","background":null,"additional_details":"People who commit serious crimes should not be entitled to the same \"Human Rights\" as those law abiding citizens. Why are hard working people paying taxes to provide sky tv, playstations and \"fancy\" meals for prisoners? We need an overhaul of the Human rights act to ensure that prisons become a place that is feared, not seen as a great holiday spot! We spend too much time and money protecting the rights of criminals, they gave up their rights when they commited these crimes!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-14T12:07:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.312Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:11:14.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T10:11:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T12:07:29.000Z","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":12011,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12011.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":"Use Full Proportional Representation For Elections","background":null,"additional_details":"Full Proportional Representation, that is the percentage of seats is equal to that party's percentage of votes, is the only way to have true democracy.  All elections should use this system.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-14T13:27:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.404Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T12:25:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T12:25:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T13:27:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12161,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12161.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 Smoking in childrens Park","background":null,"additional_details":"Today 14.8.2011 7pm I went to park opposite Thornton Heath Library Thornton Heath Recreation Ground  with my 3 and 5 year old children. There was a man with his 3 year daughter smoking in children's area near the swing. When I told him that there are children around and it was not right. He told me he was outside and there is no board sign saying No smoking. Will the council/Government  put Boards of No smoking in children's park so people like this who lack common sense understand that others at least are not interested in exposing children to his smoke? Many Thanks","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-14T19:47:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.959Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T14:34:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T14:34:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T19:47:03.000Z","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":12232,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12232.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bring back the birch as public humiliation/punishment","background":null,"additional_details":"In order to restore some sense of justice and order in the country I would like to see some physical punishment introduced as a deterrent for crimes such as: burglary, rape, theft, vandalism, assault, fraud, civil disobedience, looting.\r\n\r\nThis should be an option available to magistrates/courts/judges and determined in lashings as seen fit at the the time.  from 3-20/30 etc depending on severity of the crime.\r\n\r\nPeople need to learn that crime SHOULDN'T PAY and certainly SHOULDN\"T go unpunished","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-15T00:42:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:59.181Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:43:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-16T10:43:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T00:42:40.000Z","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":20701,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20701.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":"There should be a debate on the huge rise in directors pay","background":null,"additional_details":"With directors pay rising by 50% in the last year its about MP's looked what can be done to make boardroom pay  more transparent . The normal working man keeps getting told we're all in this together but this doesn't seem to apply to company directors","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-10-28T20:45:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:28.149Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-31T10:14:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-31T10:14:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-28T20:45:50.000Z","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":71921,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71921.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 defence cuts!","background":null,"additional_details":"If we want to stay as an influential country with some power in the world we cant keep cutting our defence budget. The USA will stop working with us and that \"special relationship\" will disappear. With the recent acts of Russia and ISIL we still cut the budget and put our serving men and women under massive pressure and stretch them way too much.\r\n\r\nWith the new cuts that came in 2015, we now have a tank arsenal of just over 200 around 25,000 infantry troops, and 82,000 men in the army. Russia has over 1,000,000 ISIL has 35,000 in Syria and Iraq. If we where to be attacked by ISIL and go into an emergency state we wont be able to control the streets with the army, BECAUSE THERE WONT BE ONE! the government wants Britain to be a safe country, then increase spending on the military!\r\n\r\nWhat i want is to at least have the guarantee that there wont be any more cuts. better yet have an increase in spending in real terms next year.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2014-11-12T09:19:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.836Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-18T07:57:14.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-12T09:19:57.000Z","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":117,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/117.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":"43 territorial police forces in England & Wales operating innefficiently","background":null,"additional_details":"With 43 discrete police forces operating in England & Wales, how can day-to--day administration, law enforcement, crime investigation (and resolution) be consistent, effective, efficient (successful) and value for money? We ask  Parliament to take a new look at and debate fully this absurd situation (many of these 43 forces are a law unto themselves - using inconsistent, archaic and outdated practices and procedures), consulting the appropriate bodies of expertise and experience where necessary - and making recommendations to The Executive, so that we can have a much more effective policing system operating in England & Wales.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-07-29T08:39:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:20.679Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T10:26:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T10:26:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T08:39:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":537,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/537.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 Plastic Bags","background":null,"additional_details":"Plastic bags are a blight and a pollutant. 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It causes heartache for thousands of home and buisness owners yet nothing seems to be done about this invasive plant. 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Certainly with the Olympics right around the corner, what better way to introduce the British public to one of the worlds' most popular and widely viewed sports?\r\n\r\nThis petition thereby calls for and supports bringing BBL (British Basketball League) games back to terrestrial TV. 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This would be fairer to everyone and more economically efficient, as the best people would get to the best financial positions based on their own merits rather than those of their parents.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-04T23:19:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:32.254Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:49:01.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:49:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T23:19:20.000Z","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":4719,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4719.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":"Suspend the debate over changes to public sector pensions.","background":null,"additional_details":"I propose that the Government suspends the debate on public sector pensions, until it has announced the changes and timescale for the MP's pension scheme. 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It would also encourage more people to work for themselves and would replace a failed, old-fashioned, very bureacratic safety net that pays people to be idle with a modern, fit-for-purpose welfare system that rewards work instead of punishing it and does not criminalise the poor.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-05T09:13:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.049Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T12:10:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T12:10:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T09:13:48.000Z","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":4431,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4431.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":"Update the law on licensed dog breeding","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned call on the Government to review and revise outdated legislation on dog breeding to bring licensing rules in line with modern understanding of dog welfare.\r\n\r\nUnder laws dating back to 1971, dog breeders who have more than 5 litters per year must be licensed by their local authorities.\r\n\r\nLocal authorities' duties to consider the welfare of dogs in granting licences and inspecting premises are minimal.\r\n\r\nIn particular they have no duty to consider whether the resulting establishment looks after dogs in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 nor to ensure prosecution if it does not.\r\n\r\nNot all licensed breeders follow bad practice.  But there are many large scale puppy farms in which dogs' welfare and health are grossly neglected and which produce puppies that will never make good pets.\r\n\r\nThe laws on licensing dog breeders should urgently be brought into line with modern understanding of dog welfare.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-05T09:58:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.359Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T10:49:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-12T10:49:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T09:58:31.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13213,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13213.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":"County Court Judgements","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently, if you wish to recover money paid to a Private Parking Company, which was, for example, for an incorrectly attached vehicle clamp, the only recourse a driver has is to sue through the County Court System. Should the driver win and the clamper refuses to recompense then a County Court Judgement is issued.\r\n  Invariably the Clamping Company just ignores any CCJ issued to them and when they have an embarassingly large number of CCJ's they just close the company without the victim having recovered their money.\r\n   I would like the Ministry to look into making these Business CCJ's enforcible so that their victims are not without any means of redress.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-17T15:04:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.697Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T15:49:30.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T15:49:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T15:04:43.000Z","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":4787,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4787.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 the Mandatory Life Sentence for Murder, and Introduce Degrees of the Offence","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently, the English law on homicide is irrationally structured. The main reason for this is the mandatory life sentence for murder. This sentence being mandatory means that people who intend to kill, but who can rely on the partial defences of diminished responsibility and provocation are not labelled as murderers (to avoid an unnecessarily harsh sentence). It also means that judges have to set tariffs for murderers, as many don't actually deserve a life in prison. This leads to the early release of many murderers, thus causing the public to lose faith in the justice system - 'life doesn't mean life' etc.\r\n\r\nTo satisfactorily reflect blameworthiness, the mandatory sentence ought to be abolished, and be replaced with a maximum life sentence. 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The police need to take the matter in hand, or a new policy to deal with the issue of aggressive beggars should be considered. 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Private companies then tender to run each route under franchise for a set number of years. They must maintain a certain quality of service or risk losing their franchise.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned believe this model provides a more efficient transport system, which prioritises the interests of passengers above those of operating companies, and we petition the government to bring public transport across the UK (including buses and National Rail services) under similar franchise models.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-05T13:53:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.919Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T08:22:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-08T08:22:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T13:53:19.000Z","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":5078,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5078.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":"De-colonialisation","background":null,"additional_details":"Take immediate steps to renounce sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar in order to improve foreign relations and avoid future conflict.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-05T16:00:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.468Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T12:41:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T12:41:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T16:00:08.000Z","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":5170,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5170.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":"Clear labeling for humanly slaughtered meat.","background":null,"additional_details":"All meat and poultry or processed foods containing meat or poultry for either human or animal consumption to be clearly labelled to indicate if the animal was slaughtered in accordance with\r\nThe Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995.  Excluding part iv (slaughter by a religious method). 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The Government should sell it off to reduce costs and to show that the cuts aren't just for the sick,disabled and families. If worried about security the Secretary of State could have one of the large Army houses in Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn. 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This law should apply to MEPs representing the UK, to MPs, Lords, elected members of the devolved bodies, councillors and elected mayors.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-05T22:29:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.925Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T11:02:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T11:02:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T22:29:20.000Z","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":5518,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5518.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":"Nuclear power station operators must purchase unlimited liability insurance","background":null,"additional_details":"The cost of nuclear power generation should be assessed properly using a market-based approach that takes full consideration of the associated risks and the magnitude of potential hazards. 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Add solicitor's fees and estate agent fees and the average house-buyer has to increase their mortgage  by £13,000 to cover these costs.  I am asking the Government to either raise the threshold to £500,000 for the 3% duty or better still to keep it at 1% right across the board.  Builders, DIY stores, furnishing stores etc would all benefit financially as a new house always needs a lot of new items.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-05T23:45:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:38.098Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:04:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:04:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T23:45:28.000Z","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":5564,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5564.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":"Insist that Police, Fire, Ambulance all buy vehicles made in the UK.","background":null,"additional_details":"The Police, Fire brigade and Ambulance services should all buy from UK manufactured vehicles. 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