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This is an area that requires skilled people not the cheapest option available. 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The current laws also contribute to increasing levels of demand on Health Service facilities and Policing. For these reasons the government needs to repeal the  present acts and revert to the provisions of the previous laws covering the licensing hours. Thereby effectively to reduce the number of hours in which alcohol may currently be purchased by the general public..","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-20T19:54:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.535Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-22T09:54:43.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-22T09:54:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-20T19:54:09.000Z","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":52925,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52925.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":"Vanish the need for a 1.5 Billion A14 Upgrade with an M11 to M180 Link.","background":null,"additional_details":"Same 1.5 Billion will provide a Non stop Duel Carriageway Link from M11 Cambridge to M180 in Lincolnshire.80 Miles New Road plus 15 Miles upgrade A17 Long Sutton to A17 Near Boston.\r\nTraffic for the North will no longer meet Midland traffic along the 28 mile section, vanishing a A14 Upgrade need. Our Nation will be better served giving traffic North a faster shorter route .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-21T09:19:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.556Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-23T08:28:51.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-23T08:28:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-21T09:19:31.000Z","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":53003,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53003.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 dogs barking before 9am and after 9pm in residential areas!","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition proposes making irresponsible dog owners own selfishness not effect other people quietly going about thier business. Dogs do bark and dogs are part of our lives/culture throughout the world. But the selfish acts of some dog owners keeping their dogs in the back garden over night or letting thier dogs bark at 7.00 am in the morning or 10.00pm at night is not fair on the rest of us who are trying to sleep, or go about or business quietly. Why should some individuals acts impact on the rest of us?! Or can I start playing my stereo as loud as possible at 7.00 am just because I work nights and 7.00 am is my 'night time' and I want to enjoy my evening!! No, it doesn't make sense does it! Let commonsense prevail!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-23T10:29:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.813Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-02T12:05:16.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-02T12:05:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-23T10:29:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":53059,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53059.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":"nhs consultants","background":null,"additional_details":"All new consultants should give at least 37.5 hrs per week to the NHS for 5yrs before private work.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-24T16:12:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:17.015Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-26T09:00:24.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-26T09:00:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-24T16:12:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":56209,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/56209.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":"British Power Stations by the British for the British","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned would like to see a new British Power Station being built by the British for the British.  The profits to be channeled back in to the UK and not into foreign pockets.  Please forget the Anglo/French/Chinese mistake as we deserve the right to create British for Great Britain.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-10-22T16:07:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:27.894Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-23T08:32:15.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-23T08:32:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-10-22T16:07:27.000Z","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":53114,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53114.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 disposable nappy advertisements","background":null,"additional_details":"Disposable nappies take 500 years to breakdown in land fill sites and with the high population using disposable nappies there will be no room left. I believe the Government need to help the environment for our future generations by imposing a ban on disposable nappies and promoting reusable and washable nappies to give more people a chance to choose a more sustainable nappy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-25T18:10:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:17.207Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-29T13:57:08.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-29T13:57:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-25T18:10:04.000Z","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":26041,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26041.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":"10% tax for all","background":null,"additional_details":"all individuals and companies will pay 10% of there gross income in tax , nothing else. no car tax, no council tax , no corporation tax, no writing things off as tax deductible. No discrimination\r\nOne rate for all !!!! 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The council/state negotiated fee should be available to paying residents at the same level of service.\r\n2) The free care threshold should trigger from full costs, not just the care element, as the current 75k care cost threshold would seem to equate to six years, which is too long.  Alternatively a chargeable period limit should be agreed at the council rate, before care becomes free. The time basis would be clearer for all and regionally neutral.\r\n3) Care homes should be not for profit.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-02-20T17:36:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:53.770Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-21T10:11:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-21T10:11:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-20T17:36:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":46201,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46201.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":"Demand for Free Credit Reports/ Scores","background":null,"additional_details":"We the people demand access to our \"credit reports\" and \"credit scores\" is free of charge. We feel that by charging a fee to obtain the information upon which financial organisations base their decisions to provide credit is inherently unfair when the a fore said institutions can access this data free of charge. With personal debts at record levels we feel it is unfair that we are unable to assess our financial obligations in the way our creditors are permitted to without paying a fee to do so. We demand that the government either provides, or forces lenders to provide, a fully accurate description of an individuals \"credit report\" and \"credit score\" and how this relates to an applicants ability to obtain credit from the specific creditor they have applied to. It should be a legal requirement for businesses to provide customers with entirely accurate information on their eligibility for credit based the facts in each individual enquiry before a formal application has been submitted.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-02-20T21:41:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:53.793Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-22T08:30:18.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-22T08:30:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-20T21:41:47.000Z","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":53293,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53293.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":"Making Buses Safer","background":null,"additional_details":"We want the Government to pressure travel West Midlands into puting wardens or security on the buses making our commutes safer. This will most definitely increase bus users which will reduce traffic and air pollution this will be beneficial to all residents of Birmingham. 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Currently very few, possibly none, of the big chains have a recycling facility that would enable customers to recycle the packaging from their food. This needs to change.  It takes 70% less energy to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials and on average, 16% of the money you spend on a product pays for the packaging, which ultimately ends up as rubbish.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-01T18:27:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:18.113Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-02T12:17:05.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-02T12:17:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-01T18:27:01.000Z","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":46242,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46242.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 cleveland  police force","background":null,"additional_details":"this   police  force  should  not  exist   as  there is  no  cleveland exists  since  1996  local  goverment reorganisation of the  former cleveland  county .  and  there has been  a  lots  of  taxpayers  money  been  wasted  on  two  corruption  inquiries by  this  police  force  as we needs  a total new police  force  of  law   and  order    so  now   we do needs  a new police force  and  a   new system  of  recruitment  through  a uk  police  academy   and  doing  Psychometric Testing and Aptitude Tests for  all  new police  candidates  and  recruits  and  the police  being paid  for whens  they  are  doing  there duty  as  of  police officers   as we  in  the  former cleveland  county do  needs a  genuine new police force of  law and  order  called officially  as of the  north  riding  of  north  yorkshire constabulary as  replacement for  of  cleveland  police ,","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-02-22T03:09:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:53.925Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-26T09:26:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-26T09:26:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-22T03:09:03.000Z","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":46248,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46248.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":"Letting agents terms and conditions and renewal fees","background":null,"additional_details":"The OFT's case against estate agents \"Foxtons\" and the judge's ruling failed to address the main cause of consumer complaints - renewals.\r\nShould letting agents be entitled to open ended fees for the total duration of a residential tenancy?\r\nAgents provide no service on renewals.\r\nIn London, agents operate a cartel and impose their terms. Consumer landlords cannot shop around. After the \"Foxton's\" case they use wording to get around the ruling to enable them to maintain open ended fees, sometimes trying to collect rent and their fees every month, sending the balance to the landlord. Or fixing contracts for say two to three years and claiming 20% or 30% of the rent over the whole duration of the tenancy which is unfair.\r\nThe Government must legislate. A law is needed limiting agents letting fees (separate to management and other charges agreed) to a percentage - usually 10% - of the first year's rent. 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If it becomes law that every child must have their check up within 1 month of their birthday every year then their welfare can be assessed as well as their health. We give new babies a red book to log all test, checks etc until they are 2 so why don't we carry this on throughout every child's juvenile life. Each result is logged on the child's health record, could become a health passport, and if a child doesn't have a check up logged within the required time frame it triggers a report for Social Services to investigate and eliminate any suspicion of foul play through genuine reasons or flag issues that could cause for concern. We need to start safeguarding the lives of these innocent children....I propose it to be called Daniels Law. 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Each approved claim should be followed up at 6 months to determine the long term effect of the injury.   At present too many people are claiming whip lash injury after an accident, getting it certified by a busy GP and then never needing any further treatment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-10T07:04:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:19.185Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-12T11:31:23.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-12T11:31:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-10T07:04:43.000Z","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":46330,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46330.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 noisy machinery on Sundays in residential areas.","background":null,"additional_details":"Sunday is and should be maintained as a day of rest. This has nothing to do with religion necessarily.\r\n\r\nIn some countries such as Germany the use of power tools, including lawn mowers for example, is banned on a Sunday.\r\n\r\nI propose that power tools, any noisy work that is not carried out in the context of an emergency, should be banned on a Sunday, to be enforced by the police.\r\n\r\nThis is vital to maintain a reasonable quality of life in residential areas for at least one day in the week. London is noisy enough, let's keep a day of relative peace.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-02-24T10:45:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:54.187Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-26T15:42:27.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-26T15:42:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-24T10:45:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15662,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15662.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":"Have 'reuse' areas at recycling centres","background":null,"additional_details":"At recycling centres have a covered 'reuse' area where items in good condition can be used if the ex-owner thinks they may be useful to someone else. Anyone else can take whatever they want from it.\r\n\r\nWe are always told to 'reduce, reuse, then recycle as a last resort', but current 'recycling' centres encourage recycling as the only option. By adding this option it would make it easier for people to reuse items that are still working.\r\n\r\nThis would be low cost, and by telling people that anything they take is at their own risk, it should be OK for H&S.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-09-01T09:08:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.234Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T11:35:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T11:35:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T09:08:36.000Z","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":53834,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53834.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 Thames Water charging us £29 extra 2013","background":null,"additional_details":"Thames Water makes enough profit, which they pay to their shareholders and milk the general public due to their monopoly on the water supply market. This is unfair due to them having a monopoly plus why should we pay for other customer's bad debt and Thames Water's inefficiency at collecting this bad debt.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-14T10:47:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:19.611Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-16T11:35:27.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-16T12:35:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-14T10:47:35.000Z","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":75289,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/75289.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 all taxes from tobacco sales to fund cancer research","background":null,"additional_details":"I want the all money raised from tobacco sales used for cancer search until cures are found  .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-03-01T01:15:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:33.422Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-03-02T11:22:59.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-03-01T01:15:58.000Z","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":46349,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46349.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 retailers from leaving entrance doors open during winter","background":null,"additional_details":"High street retailers often leave doors wide open during winter in an attempt to encourage customers to walk in.\r\n\r\nThis is a huge waste of energy and is completely unnecessary.\r\n\r\nThis petition calls for the government to ban open door practices during winter months to reduce the energy this consumes and the climate change and environmental impacts this leads to. 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This ammunition cannot be used in war against enemies of the Crown as it was banned by the 1899 Hague Convention. The police however continue to use it against civilians. This must be stopped.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-05T15:19:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.344Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T14:43:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T14:43:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T15:19:59.000Z","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":54197,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54197.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":"Power to Declare War should NOT be transferred to Parliament","background":null,"additional_details":"The power to declare war should remain a royal prerogative and only usable by Her Majesty on the advice of her government.\r\n\r\nThis power should not be transferred to Parliament but should continue to be used in its current form,\r\n\r\nTo transfer the power to Parliament would easily endanger our national security, weak MPs could make the wrong decisions and decisive action could be complicated. Decisions must be made in times of national security quickly and directly. If MPs have the authority over the declaration of war then decisive action would be compromised.\r\n\r\nThe idea to transfer the power is a worthless tokenism which has no merit. It should not take place.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-25T12:09:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:20.945Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-02T08:42:59.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-02T08:42:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-25T12:09:57.000Z","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":54227,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54227.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":"Independent inspection and audit of Environment Agency","background":null,"additional_details":"Because of a number of high profile mistakes and abuses highlighted at Insidetheenvironmentagency.co.uk and avoncliffmills.blogspot.co.uk, including a large number of news stories covering the numerous \"dropped cases by the Environment Agency\" due to lack of correct procedures, I would like to request that a full and independent inspection and audit of the Environment Agency is carried to find solutions to rectify these repeated mistakes. As an organisation with £1.3bn budget, with 70% coming from tax payers and far reaching legal powers, it is essential for much more stringent oversight over their operations, as in the case with the Police service and Police commission.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-26T16:01:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.049Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-27T08:33:01.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-27T08:33:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-26T16:01:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":54239,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54239.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":"I would like to call on a ban of all online gambling.","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like the government to take action and ban all online gambling, mobile gambling and all gambling advertising.\r\nIt is too accessible for people with gambling problems, and a ban of online gambling, advertising, and gambling on the phone would help to reduce the numbers of people who suffer daily from this addiction and incur debt, causing themselves and their families misery.  Online gambling is ethically and morally wrong.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-26T22:03:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.094Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-28T08:16:57.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-28T08:16:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-26T22:03:50.000Z","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":10517,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10517.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":"Elections voting should be Mandatory","background":null,"additional_details":"Elections voting should become mandatory.Taking on the element of the system is Australia. Everyone should vote anyone who does not should face fines. This will help with gaining a true picture of what the UK wants other than what the voting public wants. Poll stations should have the equipment required for the whole nation voting and Voters should not be turned away if present in the queue before the close of polls.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-12T12:36:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.955Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T12:42:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T12:42:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T12:36:30.000Z","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":2271,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2271.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 creation of a universal ID scheme for young adults","background":null,"additional_details":"To create a national ID card scheme which is cheap and affordable so that their is a standard for what is acceptable as a valid form of ID, something which nowadays is not the case due to schemes such as challenge 21 and 25 which forces a lot of us to carry round what that particular place classifies as valid ID which is not the same for a lot of places e.g. most stores and bars don't accept citezenship cards and a suprising amount won't take provisional drivers licences, forcing us to carry round our passports which realistically is not very safe.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-04T15:01:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.715Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T07:44:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T07:44:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T15:01:03.000Z","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":2375,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2375.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":"Warfighting And Peacekeeping - Time to create a Humanitarian Support Force.","background":null,"additional_details":"Create a Corps of Peace-keepers composed of a battalions of the following; infantry, military police, engineering, logistics, and medics, each composed of five companies allowing deployment in sync with army harmony guidelines. From the Humanitarian Emergency Response Review: “We﻿ need﻿ to﻿ place ﻿the﻿ creation﻿ of ﻿resilience﻿ at﻿ the﻿ heart﻿ of ﻿our﻿ approach ﻿both﻿ to﻿ longer-term﻿ development﻿ and﻿ to﻿ emergency﻿ response. ﻿This﻿ will ﻿require﻿ DFID ﻿to﻿ make﻿ humanitarian﻿ response﻿ a﻿part﻿ of﻿ its﻿ core﻿ development﻿ work. We﻿ need﻿ to﻿ defend﻿ and﻿ strengthen﻿ the﻿ humanitarian space. ﻿This﻿ refers ﻿to ﻿the﻿ need﻿ for ﻿humanitarian﻿ workers ﻿to﻿ be﻿ granted﻿ access﻿ and﻿ protection﻿ as﻿ they﻿ seek ﻿to ﻿provide﻿ humanitarian﻿ assistance.\" We must make use of ex-servicemen who come with a wealth of skills and experience in working within conflict zones. The DfID budget is to grow to £8B per year just as Defence is expected to shrink to £32B per year, this is cost effective.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-04T15:36:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:28.029Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T15:31:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T15:31:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T15:36:29.000Z","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":11121,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11121.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":"DO NOT CUT CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUTH SERVICES","background":null,"additional_details":"CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE FUTURE OF THIS COUNTRY. PLEASE SIGN THIS IT IS URGENT THAT CUT TO CHILDREN FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES STOP OR ARE REINSTATED, ALSO GOVERNMENT NEED TO GIVE POWERS BACK TO PARENTS AND SCHOOLS, for instance Sure Start which is at the core of the community, on some of the toughest areas, it has had cut backs this is the start of childrens lives, this is not good. I have seen many young people with potential being wasted, for example a gymnastics offering low cost training for all ages from young children to young adults place in my area closed down by local council, THEY NEED TO STOP FORCING PARENTS OUT TO WORK AND LET THEM FOCUS ON THERE CHILDREN. 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The very technology which allows this very e-petition to exist. Thee power of the internet could be harnessed by designing a e-voting system, which will enable the nation easy and affordable access to voting on any decisions. This would mean referendums would be more financially viable, and in turn give people a greater voice and ability to run their own country. Greater political voice to each individual would bring this country closer to being a true democracy, much like the one demonstrated upon the acropolis in ancient athens. This petition would put power to run the country back in the peoples hands and out of the politicians, while maintaining a democratic state. It would avoid too much power being with one person, and avoid mistakes from individuals, and take into account the majority consensus of the nation on controversial debates.    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All benefits should be at risk in the event of any family member getting a criminal record.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-13T15:49:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.012Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:38:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:38:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T15:49:34.000Z","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":11664,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11664.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 PRISON LIFE TOUGHER","background":null,"additional_details":"Prison is no longer a deterrent to criminals.  When life gets difficult for many of us today, prison seems to be a viable option. Rather than struggling alone on the outside with a multitude of responsibilities and incessant bills, prison life and its institutional care can often look like an attractive prospect - more pronounced human rights, accommodation, food and heating all found, preferential medical care (mustn't contravene those human rights), access to educational facilities, help in securing employment once 'released' and help and advice to claiming benefits.\r\n\r\nPrison should be such that NO-ONE would want to go there.  Prison life should NEVER be better than life on the outside. 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However, to someone struggling to pay their bills on a fixed income, it equates to heating their home for an extra couple of weeks, or having the cash to turn the heating up a degree or two. In periods of cold weather, this could make a major difference to the number of cold-related deaths.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-04T20:53:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.694Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T12:21:45.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-17T13:21:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T20:53:25.000Z","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":11836,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11836.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 MPs USING GOVERNMENT E-PETITION SITE","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned, call upon Her Majesty's Government to disallow MPs from using the e-petition site, as they already have direct influence on matters scheduled for debate in Parliament, via Government processes, Opposition days, and private members bills.  MPs should not be allowed to use a system intended to give he public an influence on Parliamentary business, nor should they be permitted to use the site to circumvent the e-petition site rules preventing corporate bodies being named as the sponsor of an e-petition.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-14T01:23:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.760Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T15:44:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T15:44:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T01:23:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11930,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11930.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"compulsory attendance of parents when their child is in court","background":null,"additional_details":"When any person under the age of 18 appears in court, their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) should have to be present, both for the benefit of the child and also to enforce parental responsibility. In exceptional circumstances an alternative representative could be sent , but only if unavoidable, eg parent ill in hospital etc. The magistrates/judge should be entitled to at least interview the parents informally to ascertain whether their role in parenting the child is a matter which needs to be addressed alongside any penalty for the child.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-14T10:21:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.102Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:08:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T10:08:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T10:21:56.000Z","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":2171,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2171.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 TAX ON ALCOHOL","background":null,"additional_details":"Cheers!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-04T14:25:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.429Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:49:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:49:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T14:25:55.000Z","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":12223,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12223.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To introduce headlights ON anytime","background":null,"additional_details":"To introduce headlights ON anytime when driving.\r\n\r\nMost of the countries in the continent have compulsulory headlights on throughout the day either all year long or during winter seson (Oct-Apr).\r\n\r\nIt has proven to increase visibility of the vehicles therefore reduce the number of accidents during bed weather conditions during the day.\r\nIt is also known that even during sunny hot days the metalic finish may reflect the light reducing the visibility.\r\n\r\nPlease, sign to make British roads safer.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-14T23:19:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:59.157Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:42:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:42:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T23:19:25.000Z","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":12429,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12429.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":"Army for convicted rioters","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should send anyone found guilty of rioting to an Army camp, for a 6 month discipline training course, to relieve overcrowding in prison.It would involve hard daily physical training,basic accommodation,no TV, etc,no family contact,no smoking or drugs and no soft approach.  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Why should we pay £100 per day for each of them to sit in prison?  They are all able-bodied people - they are quite capable of working to pay these costs themselves.\r\n\r\nPut the rioters on strict and tough work programs that are judged by results, not hours worked. That way they can't sit around skiving, they have to WORK HARD if they want to get off the program.\r\n\r\nNot only will this save us money, it is also much better for the rioters themselves. Rather than sitting about in prison getting even more bitter, hanging out with murderers and other bad influences, they will be doing something that is actually rewarding. It will give people who have never worked skills and experience.\r\n\r\nSign this petition for the benefit of society, the benefit of the rioters and the benefit of your own pocket.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-15T22:24:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.467Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:21:16.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-16T10:21:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T22:24:13.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12679,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12679.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 other cultures National Holidays","background":null,"additional_details":"We would like the government to recognise the national holidays of minority groups as national public holidays to help bring communities together and allow the country to join in the celebrations of these groups.\r\n\r\nThis would include Eid for Muslims, Dewali for Hindus and Yom Kippur for Jews.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-16T09:29:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.759Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T10:33:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T10:33:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T09:29:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13142,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13142.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":"Fair sentencing for MP expense fraudsters and for rioters","background":null,"additional_details":"I don't condone any of it but how can it be fair to jail MP's who have fiddled £'000's on their expenses over many months or years for less time than many rioters are getting for spur of the moment first offences.\r\nI petition that the sentencing in both of these cases should be tough, but that it must also be fair when compared across the spectrum of crimes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-17T12:10:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.474Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T08:52:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T08:52:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T12:10:11.000Z","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":13181,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13181.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 Equality and Human Rights Commission.","background":null,"additional_details":"This QANGO is not fit for purpose and was more effective in its smaller parts.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-17T13:59:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.602Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T10:35:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T10:35:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T13:59:25.000Z","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":13368,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13368.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":"ASYLUM. NATIONAL SERVICE REQUIRED","background":null,"additional_details":"All asylum seekers granted entry into the UK should sign up for a 2 year National Service for the country and if needed be required to join the UK Army.Anyone that refuses to serve their new country should be denied access to benefits,lose all rights to British citizenship and the right to remain here and be deported back to their country of origin.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-18T02:41:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.361Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T10:33:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T10:33:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T02:41:18.000Z","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":13495,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13495.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":"Health and safety issues on overcrowded trains","background":null,"additional_details":"Urgent attention required to overcrowding on trains.On a recent journey passengers were crammed in like sardines, no seats available, passengers standing all through the train, entry and exit areas blocked with passengers and luggage. How can companies over sell tickets? Big health and safety issues should an accident/incident occur.\r\n\r\nI request that Ministers from the Department for Transport carry out actual checks on 'known' overcrowded train services ( a report has been produced on this issue), and examine at first hand health and safety practice.\r\nI request the said Ministers assess health and safety procedures on a regular basis to ensure policies and procedures (set by the rail companies) are being adhered to.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-18T13:59:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.851Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T14:20:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T14:20:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T13:59:45.000Z","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":5129,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5129.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 Domestic Animal Licenses & Owner Education","background":null,"additional_details":"Owners of domestic animals; small pets, horses, donkeys, exotic animals et cetera should be required to pay for an annual license to keep them. Additionally, all owners should be required to attend an educational course in how to best care for and meet their animal's needs. This course should be presented as an \"introduction\" (for the first time attending) and then a \"refresher and advanced\" for subsequent times attending; the owner should be required to attend every 2 years.\r\nEach owner is required to pay a fee to attend the courses to cover costs. Licences and education are mandatory. Without up to date licenses or certificates of competence, owners forfit their priviledge to own a domestic animal.\r\nThis measure should help develop further responsible animal ownership, reduce \"back street\" breeding of dogs, improve animal welfare and reduce the strain placed on shelters and animal charities.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-05T16:42:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.618Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T12:00:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T12:00:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T16:42:31.000Z","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":5213,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5213.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":"Require all large companies to have 10% disabled workforce","background":null,"additional_details":"To get many disabled people off welfare and into jobs requires a commitment by businesses to recruit disabled people.  Whilst the minority of businesses will do their part for society, the vast majority do not.  With 19% of the working population registered disabled, it is not too much to ask that all medium and large companies be required to have at least 10% of it's staff at each level registered disabled, and all companies required to publish annual accounts should be required to indicate in the annual report what grades and how much in percentage are registered disabled.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-08-05T18:01:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.906Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T12:25:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T12:25:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T18:01:08.000Z","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":18760,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18760.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":"Change the way in which Children/Teenagers get punished for crimes","background":null,"additional_details":"We are a small group of students who believe in Justice for youth crime. We think the way in which the government deals with youth crime is not sufficient. Sometimes when a child or teenager goes into youth offenders, they turn out worse than they were when they went in. We think that the government should not send young criminals to youth probation centres or youth offenders where they can share stories with peopel who are similar to them, instead they should share themselves with the victims and ask victims to help them change.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-10-07T09:19:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.321Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-17T09:26:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-01-17T10:26:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-07T09:19:58.000Z","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":[]}}]}