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As a British Citizen entering Britain we have to queue up with the other EU nationalities. The government should therefore make a separate queue so the British citizens can get through customs and get home rather than wait with the foreigners.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-16T18:22:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.384Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-17T07:22:45.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-16T18:22:03.000Z","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":70924,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70924.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 smoking in public places","background":null,"additional_details":"Smoking is a health hazard.\r\nThe government have a duty of care to protect non smokers and to protect those who are not intelligent enough to realize they are harming themselves and their neighbors.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-15T20:49:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.234Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-16T06:26:35.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-15T20:49:04.000Z","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":61876,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61876.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":"recruitment agencies","background":null,"additional_details":"recruitment agencies messing people about 1 minute they have work then they don't have work for 1 week 2 week 3 week so on so what do you do you cant afford to pay rent electric gas food etc they is no more work so you make a claim (apply for a loan) because you are struggling again the benefit claim witch takes about 4 weeks to start running and by that time your agency will ring and say are you available for work so you have to shut down your claim lose money and this repeats you never get full time work because this benefits agency's and company's we are left in the dumps we need to do something about this and stop being walked all over!!!!!!!!!!!! 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Gambling is supposed to be fun but a lot of susceptible individuals can be dragged in and find themselves spending money they don't have. Eventually these individuals are in debt, majorly, and struggle to get out. I would like to see a reduction in the number of adverts associated with betting. It seems that over the past few years the number of adverts has increased exponentially. I believe the increase in adverts only serves to exploit us and as a result we will have a marked increased in gambling addiction. Another thing is that the number of gambling shops opening up has increased 10 fold. Every second shop you pass in a city is a gambling store. I would like to see a limit on the number of gambling shops in a given area. I would therefore urge the government to take the advice I give so that others do not get sucked into this like I did. 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This power would make PCSOs more efficient in dealing with low level crime and also a more valuable resource in policing.\r\n\r\nPCSOs can also carry out Police National Computer checks on persons, the information held on here can say whether a person is wanted or missing, a wanted or missing person can be dangerous and PCSOs currently cannot detain them within their powers, as many forces now implement a solo patrol strategy it would make sense to give PCSOs the power to detain wanted persons and assist their police constable colleagues.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-02-26T02:11:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:46.528Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-27T09:01:17.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-27T09:01:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-26T02:11:59.000Z","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":61191,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61191.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":"immigrants should Be Disclosure Checked","background":null,"additional_details":"People Who Were Born In The UK, Have To Have A Disclosure Before They Are Accepted for Employment, So Immigrants Should Be The Same, And Immigrants Should Not Be Allowed To Drive Without A Valid GB Driving Licence. Not A EU Licence, And There Country Should Have To Pay For Any Vandalism Or Prison Costs And Unemployment Costs","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-02-20T13:10:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:45.523Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-04T10:44:16.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-04T10:44:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-20T13:10:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":61104,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61104.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":"Limit Legal Aid for Appeals Against Sentence or Conviction","background":null,"additional_details":" The decision on Whole Life prison terms will undoubtedly cause those sentenced to Appeal their sentences to the highest possible level. In cases such as the killers of Lee Rigby this is likely to have to be funded by Legal Aid and benefit nobody. Of course people should have the right to Appeal but the public purse should not be a bottomless source of money to fund the process. If one Appeal has been thrown out by our Courts then unless new evidence can be clearly seen to have been produced all subsequent Appeals should be funded by the person(s) making that Appeal. If successful their legal costs could be reimbursed, but the British public should not have to pay for a string of failed Appeals. 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Heavy fines should be imposed on company's that do reduce their emissions and harmful chemicals that they realise by at least 50% to help sustain our earth.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-13T21:08:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:18.854Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-14T06:57:44.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-13T21:08:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70809,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70809.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 University Tuition Fees","background":null,"additional_details":"This is petition by two students from Sidney Stringer Academy: Aynan Muse and Kamran Khan. Our aim is to reduce university tuition fees or abolish them altogether. One reason why we want to do this is to help bright disadvantaged students get into University to help them gain skills which will in turn help them get good jobs for their future since education is a way of climbing the social mobility ladder. University tuition fees have tripled since the Coalition Government had been elected and it has prevented many pupils who deserve to go to University from going to University because they can't afford it. If they take a student loan out, they'll be in debt for decades which will not be good for them. So, we would like for you to sign this petition to help us and all bright disadvantaged students to get into University and help them get a better life.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-13T20:38:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:18.846Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-16T11:53:16.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-13T20:38:17.000Z","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":60753,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60753.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 ban on ivory, no student visas","background":null,"additional_details":"We will not issue any student visas to Chinese students unless china bans the ivory trade.\r\n\r\nWe will push the issue back onto the Chinese and force people who want to study, and want their children to study in the uk to confront their leaders.\r\n\r\nThe trade will be dead soon, because all the elephants will be dead","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-02-12T08:30:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:43.856Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-18T08:18:49.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-18T08:18:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-12T08:30:43.000Z","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":60245,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60245.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the Liverpool City Region / Greater Merseyside Combined Authority","background":null,"additional_details":"The Greater Merseyside / Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is an undemocratic body consisting of six council leaders.\r\n\r\nThese council leaders take expenses of £3,000+ each and make decisions on matters concerning over 1.5 million people.\r\n\r\nYet nobody gets to vote for them and decisions are made by the Mayor of Liverpool.\r\n\r\nThis is communism at its worst. We know what's best, kidda, so we'll decide for you.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately for the Mayor of Liverpool, most of the people of St Helens, Runcorn, Widnes, Southport, Formby and quite a lot of people in places such as Rainhill, Prescot, West Kirkby, Maghull, etc., want nothing to do with it.\r\n\r\nThe previous local authority (Merseytravel) did things such as buy Beatles memorabilia in Liverpool, lost £300,000 on a discount voucher, and operates tourist attractions (in Liverpool, of course).\r\n\r\nThis needs to be abolished as the first step in a return to Lancashire that existed prior to 1974.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-02-04T17:38:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:42.061Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-19T11:27:06.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-19T11:27:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-04T17:38:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":60137,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60137.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"The Department for Transport should oblige the DVLA to meet improved levels of customer service, including legally enforceable minimum standards.","background":null,"additional_details":"The Department for Transport should oblige the DVLA to meet improved levels of customer service, including legally enforceable minimum standards.\r\n\r\n\r\n(A) The DVLA should be required to provide advice to users by phone, by post, or electronically promptly, politely, and free of charge about any issues of difficulty concerning driver and vehicle licensing.\r\n\r\n\r\n(B) Users should be able to make complaints about errors, delays and maladministration by the DVLA, using a well-publicised and readily accessible complaints route.\r\n\r\n\r\n(C) The DVLA should be set maximum time limits for carrying out administrative processes, including issuing V5C documents, and should have to apologise to users and refund fees if the time limits are exceeded.\r\n\r\n\r\n(D) Where a financial penalty has been imposed on a user as a result of delays or errors of DVLA, the penalty should be cancelled, and any disputes about penalties should be determined by a judicial authority wholly independent of DVLA.\"\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-02-02T18:29:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:41.670Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-03T14:40:46.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-03T14:40:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-02T18:29:59.000Z","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":60129,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/60129.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 licences for use of amplified audio equipment in private residences","background":null,"additional_details":"Nuisance noise needs to be addressed with stricter policy to encourage responsible use of amplified audio equipment, provide relief for the victims of nuisance noise and punish those who use such equipment irresponsibly.\r\n\r\nThe 'evidence based' process applied by local councils is not working and many individuals have no option but to move since it is very difficult to 'catch neighbours in the act' and follow through with any measures against them.\r\n\r\nI propose a licencing system for use of amplified audio equipment, particularly those including sub-woofers and high wattage speakers to generate funds to tackle this poorly enforced anti-social behaviour.\r\n\r\nThe money generated from this scheme would go directly towards local councils, specifically their environment health departments, and would grant them greater powers and resources to enforce measures against serial offenders. Licences would be mandatory and irresponsible use would result in the removal of licences. 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This is often a traumatic experience and creates additional fears and worries.  It removes their dignity and adds to their stress and concerns. Wherever possible, the Elderly should be offered placement in Hotels, the cost of doing being met by Government.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-02-12T16:42:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:44.018Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-20T07:30:21.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-20T07:30:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-12T16:42:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":59733,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/59733.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"A Citizens' Monarchy","background":null,"additional_details":"Hereditary monarchy is not fit for purpose in the 21st Century. A new style of Monarchy shall be created on the death of the current Monarch.  The new Monarch will be selected by lottery from all Citizens then on the electoral roll.  The new Monarch shall serve for a fixed term of 10 years and have no political role. 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Strict licensing on all breeding should be formed and introduced, effective as soon as possible.\r\nWe also urge the HM Government to act simultaneously to strictly limit the captive ownership of Velociraptors by organisations for any purpose, in particular for aims of profit. The animals’ welfare is at stake.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-01-17T16:09:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:39.106Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-20T08:07:06.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-20T08:07:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-17T16:09:04.000Z","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":58933,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58933.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 using interpretors in government /NHS departments","background":null,"additional_details":"Millions of pounds has been spent on using interpretors for benefit claimants etc. No other EU country does this. You have to provide /pay for your own . Why can't we do the same as clearly there is no EU law being broken In these austere times it seems reasonable ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-01-07T00:38:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:37.576Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-07T12:09:18.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-07T12:09:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-07T00:38:43.000Z","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":58736,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58736.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":"People diagnosed with asperger's should be allowed to apply for the armed forces","background":null,"additional_details":"Those diagnosed with asperger's syndrome (high functioning autism) are at present are automatically refused admission to the British armed forces. As each person diagnosed can present at very different levels on the spectrum they should be allowed to apply and be evaluated on their own merit. A few traits of those with asperger's which would benefit the MOD are:\r\n1: Focus and diligence\r\n2: Internal motivation – as opposed to being motivated by praise, money. This ensures a job done with conscience, with personal pride.\r\n3: Independent, unique thinking\r\n4: Higher fluid intelligence – scientists in Japan have recently discovered that AS children have a higher fluid intelligence than non-autistic children. have a higher than average general IQ as well.\r\n5: Attention to detail – sometimes with painstaking perfection.\r\n6: Honesty – the value of being able to say “the emperor isn’t wearing any clothes.”\r\n7:Logic over emotion - They can be very logical in their approach to problem-solving. 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At present the law prevents children from purchasing games that are age inappropriate, but there is no legislation to prevent parents and carers allowing those children in their care from viewing and playing these games. Studies have shown clearly that games depicting extreme violence have a detrimental effect on Children's mental health and also contribute to a desensitisation towards violence. Parents and carers who allow children to play these games are entering into a form of abuse and should be prosecuted.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-01-01T11:30:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:36.927Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-06T08:55:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-06T07:55:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-01T11:30:09.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":58592,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58592.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":"get self defence for girls into schools","background":null,"additional_details":"The UK government needs to get self defence for girls into schools, effective self defence could be the difference between a girl getting raped, mugged or attacked. Could it save your daughters life?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-12-23T14:01:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:36.210Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-23T15:29:50.000Z","closed_at":"2014-12-23T15:29:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-23T14:01:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":58484,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58484.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":"Cap on rent for a house or flat at 80% of mortgage cost","background":null,"additional_details":"To free up housing we should prevent potential landlords from purchasing a house then using the rent to pay the mortgage. if landlords were prevented from charging more than 80% of what the mortgage payments would be on that property. They would then have to fund the purchase themselves.\r\n\r\nThis should free up housing for purchase and also help reduce the current high house prices.\r\n\r\nI suggest all landlords receive 12 months advance notice, before this is brought into law so any landlord who could not afford the mortgage repayments would have time to sell the property.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-12-19T13:06:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:35.853Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-23T14:46:34.000Z","closed_at":"2014-12-23T14:46:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-19T13:06:30.000Z","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":58474,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58474.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 more airports needed","background":null,"additional_details":"There are a number of proposals to either create a new airport or to expand an existing one, however, the commission in charge on these proposals has yet to prove to the UK people whose would be used for the winning proposal that such an expansion/new build is required.\r\n\r\nI call upon the commission to provide the UK tax payers with this justification PRIOR to the commissions decision on these proposals.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-12-19T07:12:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:35.825Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-19T16:02:16.000Z","closed_at":"2014-12-19T16:02:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-19T07:12:07.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":58373,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/58373.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review UK Foreign Aid to China","background":null,"additional_details":"It is reported that the UK government gave over £27 million of aid to China last year [http://bit.ly/1cwqw7b].\r\n\r\nThe UK is currently suffering a financial crisis and working families around the UK are bearing pressures of continued government spending cuts.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile China, the world’s 2nd largest economy with a current GDP of $8.3 trillion, has more than $3.6 trillion in foreign currency reserves [http://bit.ly/1k7RoBi], has just landed a rover on the Moon and will complete its space station by 2020 [http://bit.ly/1c6Oqew].\r\n\r\nWhilst the UK should be proud of its commitment to improving the lives of people around the world, it is nothing short of crazy that the UK continues to pour aid money into China.\r\n\r\nWe the undersign call on the Government and International Development Secretary to urgently review the aid provided to China by the UK government. Where the government believes aid is justified we expect full details regarding how the money is allocated and spent.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-12-16T13:11:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:35.529Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-23T10:42:26.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-23T09:42:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-16T13:11:22.000Z","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":57950,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57950.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 the retirement age forwards","background":null,"additional_details":"I think that the UK should bring the retirement age forwards instead of extending it! this would free up jobs for the younger generation and reduce the benefits, it should be the older generation relaxing and not the younger generation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-12-05T21:19:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:33.956Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-12-06T10:31:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-12-06T10:31:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-12-05T21:19:36.000Z","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":57548,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57548.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 UK public to vote on whether ISP filtering should be enforced","background":null,"additional_details":"Prime Minister David Cameron has recently announced that filters used to block pornography under the ISP filtering bill will also block websites espousing \"extremist\" views in order \"to keep our country safe\". Stating, \"We have put in place some of the toughest controls that one can possibly have within a democratic Government[...]\", giving a terrifying eye-opener on how the boundaries of democracy are being pushed with this bill and others like it.\r\n\r\nThe key to an educated, well informed and emotionally mature population is freedom of speech and the ability to discuss and investigate these \"extremist\" views.\r\n\r\nWe urge the government to allow the UK public to vote on whether ISPs should be forced to filter content under this bill and any others like it. If UK consumers do not want their internet content filtered, they deserve the right not to have this censorship forced upon them.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-11-26T11:03:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:32.573Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-26T12:03:39.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-26T12:03:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-26T11:03:48.000Z","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":57219,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57219.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 fluency in English a requirement for a National Insurance number","background":null,"additional_details":"A National Insurance number is required to work in the UK.  It's common sense that, to work in a country you need an adequate grasp of the language.  This is not currently enforced and DWP spend a small fortune conducting interpreted interviews on behalf of HMRC\r\n\r\nIntroducing a fluency requirement would reduce the outlay for interpreters by DWP.  It would also ensure that the UK has a workforce with a common language - meaning that the workforce becomes more flexible and fitted to the needs of the UK.\r\n\r\nEnsuring that new migrant workers have the ability to speak this country's main language will also help with community cohesion, as people who can speak to each other can more easily be absorbed into communities,","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-11-17T14:47:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:31.420Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-22T12:53:34.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-22T11:53:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-17T14:47:17.000Z","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":57034,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57034.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":"Register Persons convicted of ABG GBH and Domestic Violence","background":null,"additional_details":"    12 / 11 / 2013 - Take a stand enough is enough\r\nBody:\r\n    My name is Kaylin Mauchlen and i am creating this petition as i want to make is mandatory that if any person has caused someone else ABH GBH or convicted of DV or anything similar their names will go one a register, and the public will be able to see this and keep themselves safe. My aim is 5000 signatures. Lets take a stand, and we will not tolerate this behaviour in out communities or in our own home town.\r\n\r\n    Many Thanks","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-11-12T20:41:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:30.833Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-11-13T10:28:56.000Z","closed_at":"2014-11-13T10:28:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-11-12T20:41:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56335,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56335.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":"Re-assessment of disabled for ESA","background":null,"additional_details":"As the Government have admitted that there is a problem with people changing from DLA to PIP, there should be mandatory re-assessments for people who have been moved from Incapacity Benefit to ESA.  These re-assessments should be carried out by doctors and not nurses or physiotherapists.  There is no way that ATOS should be involved and the Government should NOT tell doctors what to test for.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-10-26T13:53:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:28.313Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-28T09:57:21.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-28T09:57:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-26T13:53:04.000Z","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":54627,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54627.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the 'War on speed' and increase the 60mph national speed limit","background":null,"additional_details":"We call upon the Department for Transport to reduce the 'War on Speed' which is currently occurring as well as a proposed increase of the 60mph limit on single carriageways.\r\n\r\nAlthough we understand that speed is an important factor within injuries and fatalities on the UK Road Network, it is clear that the government is out of touch with the majority of motorists due to Parliament's location in central London, where the use of public transport has overtaken the use of cars.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the government has failed to realise that since the 1920s (when the speed limit was set as a temporary measure) cars have developed and can stop in less than half the highway code distance in many cases. We feel, by signing this petition, the government is neglecting and abusing their position of power in relation to the motorist, and that the government fails to realise that some people, including the petition author, find driving a pleasant experience rather than a simple 'chore'.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-09-05T16:49:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:22.527Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-09T10:15:36.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-09T10:15:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-05T16:49:03.000Z","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":54401,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54401.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 TV licensing and introduce advertising into the BBC","background":null,"additional_details":"We understand the value and importance of the BBC and the need for it to be funded. However, all other TV channels are at least partly funded through advertising and it only seems logical and fair in times of austerity that the BBC should do the same.\r\n\r\nThe cost of running the channel should come from businesses and advertising rather than the tax payer’s pocket.\r\n\r\nNot every TV license holder watches the BBC and therefore should not have to pay for a service they do not wish to use.\r\n\r\nThis ensures that everyone has access to a valuable channel without having to pay for the privilege.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-30T10:47:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.683Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:42:19.418Z","opened_at":"2013-08-30T12:45:04.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-30T12:45:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-30T10:47:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"This petition has been closed at the petitioners request"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54256,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54256.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":"Thanet District Council's Housing Regeneration Team","background":null,"additional_details":"When a private sector housing tenant encounters a defect(s) with their property, the landlord is obligated to ensure that repairs are carried out, principally under section 11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.\r\n\r\nIf a landlord fails to carry out obligatory repairs, a tenant can submit a referral form to their local council Housing Regeneration Team to request an assessment of the defect(s).\r\n\r\nThanet District Council’s Housing Regeneration Team is in place to ensure that any necessary repairs are carried out to the property.  The department would rather serve a Hazard Awareness Notice instead of an Improvement Notice as the council is financially liable to pursue a landlord through the County Court should he/she fail to carry out essential repairs after an Improvement Notice has been served.\r\n\r\nIt is asked of the Government to assess Thanet District Council's Housing Regeneration Team and whether it is fit for purpose.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-27T08:36:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.194Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-02T07:48:34.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-02T08:48:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-27T08:36:50.000Z","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":11007,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11007.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reconsider the proposed cuts to the Police budget.","background":null,"additional_details":"In light of the latest riots, the government should reconsider its proposed cuts to the police budget and either raise the budget in line with inflation or increase it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-12T19:08:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.566Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T12:11:33.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T12:11:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T19:08:52.000Z","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":53767,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53767.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":"Nearly 50 taxes is too far!","background":null,"additional_details":"Before all these taxes our country was the most prosperous in the world with no national debt. We call on the Government to review ALL taxes.\r\n\r\nAccounts Receivable Tax\r\nAirline surcharge tax\r\nAirline Fuel Tax\r\nAirport Maintenance Tax\r\nBuilding Permit Tax\r\nCigarette Tax\r\nCooking Tax\r\nCorporate Income Tax\r\nGoods and Services Tax (GST)\r\nDeath Tax\r\nDriving Permit Tax\r\nEnvironmental Tax (Fee)\r\nExcise Taxes\r\nIncome Tax\r\nFishing License Tax\r\nFood License Tax\r\nPetrol Tax (too much per litre)\r\nGross Receipts Tax\r\nHealth Tax\r\nHeating Tax\r\nInheritance Tax\r\nInterest Tax\r\nLighting Tax\r\nLiquor Tax\r\nuxury Taxes\r\nMarriage License Tax\r\nMortgage Tax\r\nPension Tax\r\nPersonal Income Tax\r\nProperty Tax\r\nPoverty Tax\r\nReal Estate Tax\r\nRetail Sales Tax\r\nService Charge Tax\r\nSchool Tax\r\nTelephone Tax\r\nValue Added Tax\r\nVehicle License Registration Tax\r\n Vehicle Sales Tax\r\n Water Tax\r\n Workers Compensation Tax\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-12T18:42:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:19.410Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-14T07:44:13.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-14T07:44:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-12T18:42:57.000Z","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":53029,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53029.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":"Pornography 'opt out' instead of 'opt in'","background":null,"additional_details":"Responsible department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport\r\n\r\nThe government is currently trying to push a bill forcing ISPs to provide opt-out pornography filtering. However, I believe strongly that this could open people in certain jobs and walks of life to persecution if it became knowledge that they were 'opting in' to pornography. Such as teachers of small children or people that are in religious careers.\r\n\r\nInstead, I would like to urge the government to pursue an 'opt out' policy. So that people that want to limit pornographic content  to their home can do so, but so that there is no risk of persecution. 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Not to infringe on their right to protest, but to spread the actual cost of the event to include those who escalate the cost by doing damage, urinating in public, injuring others or attacking the police.  Let's make those who want to do these things pick up at least part of the bill and have it enforceable by the courts.    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This proposal is that all houses stay on the current band, but after a house has been sold then the council tax should be levied as 0.05% of the sales value. The benefits of this is that there is no costly and onerous revaluation exercise, someone buying an £80,000 house/flat will pay less than half of the current band A charge, someone paying £300,000 for house will pay £1,500 per year, and someone who has just paid £1 million for a house will pay £5,000 per year.\r\nSomeone who has lived in their house for 40 years and that house is now worth over £1 million will not pay any more than they do today. The new council Tax would only kick in after a property is sold and as a result of the sale the information is held by the land registry. Anyone buying a house knows exactly how much they will pay.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-02-03T09:41:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:31.108Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-02-12T08:38:59.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-02-03T09:41:20.000Z","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":73937,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73937.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":"Say NO to speed cameras set to exactly 70!","background":null,"additional_details":"Say NO to Speed cameras set at exactly 70.\r\n\r\nThis petition seeks all speed cameras be set at 10%+2mph for safety.\r\n\r\nGoing 0.5mph over the limit now results in points and fine.\r\n\r\nTHIS ISN'T SAFE!\r\nPeople will panick and break automatically incase they are going 0.5mph to fast. Cars and cameras may be accurate but what if you look at your Speedo from the wrong angle -paralax exists for such a small difference in speed.\r\nHaving to watch your Speedo so accurately will mean less time watching the road!\r\n\r\nIf road safety is the priority over traffic flow, how can you justify putting lives at risk to help ensure the motorway flows better. Doing this will reduce flow due to accidents.\r\n\r\nStop this money making move and ensure safety on our roads!\r\n\r\nhttp://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/motorists-face-strict-70mph-speed-8464386","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-01-18T16:41:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:29.523Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-19T09:54:10.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-18T16:41:09.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":73949,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73949.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":"End relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until Human Rights abuses are addressed and no longer perpetrated.","background":null,"additional_details":"End diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia until Human Rights abuses are addressed and no longer perpetrated.\r\n\r\nRecent abuses such as the lashing of Raif Badawi, a blogger, simply for exercising Freedom of Speech, which the United Kingdom purports to view as a fundamental liberty, and which the UN recognises.\r\n\r\n'...the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of\r\nspeech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the\r\ncommon people,' - Universal Declaration of Human Rights.\r\n\r\nThe beheading of a Laila Bint Abdul Muttalib Basim in Mecca, who, although convicted of her crimes, was subjected to a cruel and unusual punishment by the KSA authorities.\r\n\r\n'Article 5. The right to freedom from torture or from cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.'\r\n\r\nThese abuses are not what the United Kingdom stands for, nor should it be abuses that it condones.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-01-19T00:40:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:29.567Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-19T10:10:51.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-19T00:40:50.000Z","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":73852,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73852.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 borstal system","background":null,"additional_details":"I call on the government to debate bring back a modern day borstal system to work along side the current system were any and one who  was to re offend for a second time would automatically be sent to the borstal  .\r\n\r\nA modern day borstal system could be used to deter young offenders of committing crimes again\r\n\r\n  ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-01-15T17:41:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:29.255Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-21T11:14:15.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-15T17:41:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":73845,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73845.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":"Asking the British Government to condemn the brutal punishment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabi.","background":null,"additional_details":"Asking the British Government to condemn the brutal punishment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-01-15T13:26:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:29.231Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-19T10:18:16.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-15T13:26:31.000Z","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":72968,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72968.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":"reintroduce quota system for disabled people who want to work","background":null,"additional_details":"For disabled people in UK it is still too difficult to secure employment. UK must reintroduce the quota systems for private and/or public enterprises or\r\ninstitutions to make sure disabled people work and stay in employment and can lead a normal life. There is still too much unfairness during interviews and too much competition for disabled people to be able to secure a job without the help of quota system.\r\n\r\n the non-integration of disabled people in the labour market causes both costs for the economy and social disadvantages for the persons concerned.\r\n\r\nDisabled people want to work but the only fair help you can give is by reintroducing the quota system.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-12-12T01:23:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:26.400Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-15T09:58:52.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-12T01:23:00.000Z","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":72192,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72192.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":"Recognise the incredible work of Ebola nurse Will Pooley","background":null,"additional_details":"Will Pooley is a British born nurse who is working in West Africa helping to care for the victims of the latest Ebola outbreak.\r\nIn the course of undertaking this selfless work, Will contracted the deadly disease himself and had to return to the UK for treatment.\r\nThankfully, he was one of the minority of people who have managed to survive infection with this horrible virus.\r\nIn an act of unbelievable selflessness and compassion, Will has returned to Africa after recovering to once again help others suffering from Ebola.\r\nWe call on our Government to make some form of recognition for Will's amazing bravery and commitment to helping others less fortunate than himself, and all the other medical and aid workers who are risking and giving their lives in the fight against Ebola.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-11-19T08:51:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:23.804Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-19T16:33:24.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-19T08:51:21.000Z","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":72105,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72105.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":"Serena Bowes Rape","background":null,"additional_details":"The foreign office must\r\n1) Provide real help for Serena Bowes in her fight for justice. She needs legal assistance in Italy and the foreign office must pay for it to prevent an injustice.\r\n2) Provide a help line offering real legal help for any person who has suffered rape in a foreign country.\r\n3) Where there is a clear injustice, as in Serena's case, the office must lobby the government involved at a high level.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-11-17T11:22:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:23.459Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-18T11:08:31.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-17T11:22:16.000Z","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":71402,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71402.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":"Quarantine health workers returning from Ebola infected areas","background":null,"additional_details":"Mandatory 21-day quarantine measures should imposed on medical workers returning to the UK from Ebola-affected countries.\r\n\r\nWhile the time and expertise medical workers give in Ebola-affected areas are desperately needed there is a real risk that their direct contact with Ebola could inadvertently bring the disease back to the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-27T19:18:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:20.997Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-28T07:36:09.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-27T19:18:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71593,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71593.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 fly grazing","background":null,"additional_details":"We need to put a stop to fly grazing omce and for all , these poor horses are just suffering and there lives are premature , dumped on waste ground either chained or not the end up the same way suffering , I don't know how this government can turn a blinded eye to it .we need to end the suffering for these poor animals .please stop this ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-11-02T22:28:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:21.652Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-03T07:35:20.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-02T22:28:48.000Z","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":70730,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70730.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":"Bangles Fireworks","background":null,"additional_details":"Fireworks become more of an issue year on year. They are getting used well before 5th Nov, cause many ASB issues, they are attractive to some people who just like to set them off in the street as and when it suits, cause a lot of distress for animals, young children and elderly people.\r\n\r\nWhy not ban the sale of fireworks which make a bang? This does not restrict the sale to the general public, but would make them less attractive for misuse, would reduce animals stress as so many people have pets and create a more enjoyable time of year for a lot more people without prohibiting ones that cannot go to organised displays etc","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-10-12T12:19:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:18.585Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-13T06:11:01.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-12T12:19:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":69598,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69598.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":"Dog dna database and license to combat dog fouling","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like for all Dog owners to have to Have a license for keeping a dog of any size which they have to pay for and as part of this license they have to provide a DNA sample for a doggy DNA database which can be used to check the DNA of dog poop in the streets and send the fine direct to owner","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-09-16T12:12:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:14.421Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-02T11:54:54.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-16T12:12:42.000Z","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":71742,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71742.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":"CSA Payments to Re-Numerate the other benefit systems","background":null,"additional_details":"There are many people out there in the UK that are far to happy to rest on their laurels and claim benefits.\r\n\r\nSome of these people are also in receipt of CSA payments to support additional chlildren in the home if the parents are no longer together. No such entitlement can be given if both parents are still together but out of work, they receive the same nugatory benefits as an individual in receipt of CSA.\r\n\r\nIn both examples, they have their Rent, NI, JS/IS and Child Benefit. The difference being that a seperated person may be better off than those that are still together. This is surely influencing the culture of get pregnant by whomeverand claiming benefits\r\n\r\nInstead I propose that it is debated that these cases should be means tested and surpluss to requirement funds should be re-numerated to goverment for the benefits system to re-coup some of the tax that the rest of the working population pays lessoning our overall burdon of the benefits system.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-11-07T11:53:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.214Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-11T12:02:53.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-07T11:53:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":69344,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69344.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Support for British Videogame Developers","background":null,"additional_details":"This is a petition calling for HM Government to do more to protect the UK video game industry, by offering more tax reliefs, additional funding to be available for individuals who wish to start up their own company within this field alongside some form of Heritage set up to protect British investment from moving overseas. Loads of UK talented developers have created games that have excelled globally, games that get so much bad press, but yet rake in millions in profit, should be seen, not as an enemy, but as a triumph of British excellence with Grand Theft Auto being the best example of this.\r\n\r\nIn part of supplying direct help to developers, more needs to be done in recognizing the industry better by  way of promoting it.\r\n\r\nThankyou","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-09-09T15:52:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:13.526Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-09-30T12:28:17.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-09-09T15:52:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}