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This strike distracts attention from the most important ones","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-12T23:04:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.135Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-13T11:51:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-13T11:51:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-12T23:04:55.000Z","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":34914,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34914.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 it illegal for organisations with a duty of care to hide behind the statement 'I/We cannot discuss individual cases'.","background":null,"additional_details":"Daily we read/hear reports where care organisations have failed, dangerously, in their statutory duty of care who then trot out the excuse for not commenting on the incident which has endangered a person for whom they had a statutory duty of care 'We cannot discuss individual cases where we have failed'.  That stance is TOTALLY unacceptable and is allowing these organisations, and is being supported in same by our judiciary, to hide their culpability for the failure which occurred.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-13T11:02:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.175Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-19T12:14:48.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-19T12:14:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-13T11:02:56.000Z","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":19266,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19266.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":"protect the local government pension scheme","background":null,"additional_details":"the L.G.P.S is a funded scheme and as such all payments made by members are invested in shares (in british industry). The increased payments being forced on its members will not go to the fund, but is simply a TAX on hardworking underpaid people trying to make a living. The increases will force vast amounts of members to leave the fund which will leave the burden of future pensions on our grandchildren. Please wake up mr Cameron. Under inflation pay rises since 2003 already have ordinary people on the poverty line. Dont take there pensions away to.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-15T09:08:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.066Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-17T15:15:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-17T15:15:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-15T09:08:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":68524,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/68524.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":"Hold churches to account for eradicating sexual abuse","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should hold religious organisations to account for not dealing with the numerous sexual abuse cases that have occurred  and continue to be exposed. They should be scrutinised to ensure they have sufficiently robust measures in place to protect children from abuse by those they should be able to trust.\r\n\r\nWhen the Jimmy Saville scandal broke, the DG of the BBC was called before the commons. The churches should subjected to the same scrutiny. It's long overdue for religious organisations to be held to account for their appalling record of depravity.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-08-12T13:05:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:10.746Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-08-26T11:25:17.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-08-12T13:05:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35047,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35047.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":"online snooping or dementia care ?","background":null,"additional_details":"What's more important ?\r\nSnooping on people's communication or looking after people with Dementia?\r\nIf billions of pounds can be found for beaurocrats to snoop on our private communications, why can't we find the money to treat people with Dementia as though they are NHS patients ?\r\n\r\nI propose that the government spend the money they would spend on internal surveillance on Dementia treatment instead. 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Please sign to ask the Government to ensure that Automated External Defibrillators are readily available in public areas where ambulance service response times are delayed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-10-11T21:45:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:18.518Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-14T15:00:58.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-11T21:45:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71623,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71623.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Foreign aid in UK goods and services only","background":null,"additional_details":"I suggest that a law be passed that UK foreign aid could ONLY be given in the form of UK made Goods and Services and transported on UK registered ships, lorries and aircraft.\r\nThis way we might cut out the corruption and help the UK whilst also helping those in need.\r\nThis might also make foreign aid more acceptable to the British public.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-11-03T18:39:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:21.762Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-04T09:38:32.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-03T18:39:23.000Z","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":71767,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71767.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove ALL benefits from criminals","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the good hard working law abiding citizens, request that the the entire benefits system is reviewed and changed so that it is only there for people that genuinely need and deserve it.\r\n\r\nThe initial request is that the existing benefits should only be made available to those that are law abiding.\r\n\r\nWe would suggest that instead of paying benefits in the form of money to criminals, they are provided with vouchers to a much lower value that can only be used in certain stores and against the cost of certain groceries (not alcoholic drinks or cigarettes) and provided with free tap water.\r\n\r\nThe law and punishment in this country is in an absolute mess and criminals are exploiting the governments weakness. It's high time the government starts listening to the people that pay their salary and keep them in power!!\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-11-07T23:18:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.289Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-13T11:31:34.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-07T23:18:18.000Z","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":71848,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71848.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 Unlicensed, Semi-Pro and White Collar Boxing illegal","background":null,"additional_details":"Unlicensed Boxing under any label is unsafe and it is damaging the sport of boxing in the UK.\r\n\r\nI would like to put forward this petition as I want the UK government to make boxing without either an amateur or professional licence completely illegal.\r\n\r\nThis will ensure the safety of competitors and the image of UK sport continues to develop in the way it should.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-11-10T15:02:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.558Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-11T15:03:42.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-10T15:02:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51257,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51257.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the Environmental Enforcement Officers","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition has the aim of banning the Environmental Enforcement Officers. They have been known to follow people and wait for them to drop litter, use tactics where they hide out of view before running and cornering people and for accidentally dropping things. We all understand that we must do something to stop litter but these people are not the answer. They are not their to stop people from littering but simply get money from them if they do. Not to mention the strain they must put on the police who have to be called away from their jobs when ever someones runs away from their fines. It is also unbelievable to see in this country two or even three grown men surrounding a woman and trying to intimidate her into accepting her fine. We live in a country where we are innocent until proven guilty yet a lot of the time they are mistaken and try to fine people who they think littered, as such they have no evidence yet a fine is still issued.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-06-05T01:55:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:10.980Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-26T13:38:30.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-26T14:38:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-05T01:55:56.000Z","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":17462,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17462.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 use of non-biodegradeable plastic bags should be outlawed","background":null,"additional_details":"There are a number of patented competing technologies now for producing biodegradeable plastic bags cheaply. Some of which are owned by UK companies.\r\nWhy not outlaw the use of plastic bags in the UK that are not biodegradeable, phased in over a number of years?\r\nAs it is possible and practical, why not?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-19T00:23:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:17.066Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-19T10:43:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-19T10:43:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-19T00:23:34.000Z","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":72226,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72226.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 an animal tax","background":null,"additional_details":"Introduce an animal tax - 4 pound a month to be taken out of wages\r\n\r\nThis is a good idea because we should be looking after our animals which sadly not many people do, animals are found in the world that have been hurt beyond anything humans would ever accept, if a human received the same treatment as some animals it would be classed as torture, so this idea is to help the charities that help the animals that need it. How many of you have watched a video of an animal that has been rescued and had that video bring a tear to your eye. 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This will encourage riders to go for their test and as a consequence be safer on the roads with the training and experience gained and be able to up grade to the A2 size bike more naturally because the step up wont be too great. 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We live in a technologically advanced world and it's time to modernise voting. Banks use online banking, which is becoming increasing popular, so why can't we vote online. Online voting would also make it easier for the older generation and people with disabilities or illnesses to vote. 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In the meantime they will get into the ocean and kill marine animals, sit around at landfill and use unnecessary energy to create.\r\n\r\nAfter the plastic bag charge was introduced in Wales, consumer habits have changed drastically resulting in a massive drop in plastic bag usage. For whatever reason England is far behind the rest of the UK and Europe in implementing legislation for sustainable living.\r\n\r\nHM Government should set a fixed price on single use plastic bags to encourage people to bring their own bags.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-06-13T10:00:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.056Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-17T09:42:44.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-17T09:42:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-13T10:00:21.000Z","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":2008,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2008.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":"Recognition of \"indisputable\" evidence for serious crimes","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition calls for recognition that evidence generally falls into two categories -\r\na) evidence that calls for normal human consideration and judgement (\"normal\" evidence);\r\nb) evidence that the judge and jury agree is INDISPUTABLE.  An example of such evidence may be clear video of the accused committing the crime.  This (rare) type of evidence would be called \"indisputable\".\r\nWhere the judge AND jury agree that \"indisputable\" evidence exists, (and therefore the possibility of a miscarriage of justice is zero), stronger sentences could be considered, and for the most heinous of crimes, capital punishment could be considered without fear of miscarriage of justice.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:40:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.951Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T10:42:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T10:42:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:40:29.000Z","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":2299,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2299.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 new buildings for any religious persuasion should be erected in this country","background":null,"additional_details":"All land available for building should be used for housing and businesses. Religious meetings can be held in any building, i.e. village hall, community hall, school hall etc and a designated building is not necessary.  The government should legislate for  planning authorities to be able to refuse planning applications for Cathedrals, Temples, Synagogues, Mosques, Churches etc., as these are not necessary in the 21st century.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T15:15:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.794Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T08:05:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-12T08:05:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T15:15:17.000Z","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":17625,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17625.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":"Free web access at home for 2m poor pupils","background":null,"additional_details":"More than one million children in Britain live in homes without computers and a further two million have no internet connection at home.While in the richest 10% of homes, 98% had a home computer and 97% had internet access. As a result of this discrimination, pupils in the most wealthy parts of the country were almost twice as likely to achieve five A* to C grades as their peers in the poorest parts of the country.\r\nIt seems to me the present gap in this matter is totally unacceptable. Therefore, it is necessary  the UK gov take appropriate measure to eradicate this discrimination which directly effect on the future of poor pupils.\r\n As we know, the  rights to access the web is recognized as a human right by international organisation. 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It should be second nature. It can be daunting to check - especially when it is not known how to do it correctly. Searching online to try and learn how can sometimes cause more harm than good.\r\n\r\nChecking for lumps should be taught in schools, stressing the importance of it so that it is done regularly.\r\n\r\nProsthetic models can be used to demonstrate what is 'normal' and what may not be. 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We, the people, should demand a legal remedy to be made available for Ministers and Civil Servants who can waste money and lives.  With such legal remedies, to be debated, it would concentrate the government members to ensure value for money and lead to less rash decisions being made, that go catastrophically wrong, with absolutely no come back on those implementing them.\r\nPerhaps then massive waste of tax payers money would be saved and at last a transparent true democratic government and country will ensue.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-21T17:09:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:17.698Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-22T13:01:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-22T13:01:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-21T17:09:08.000Z","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":4320,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4320.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":"Outlaw financial penalties as a result of having no money","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently we have a wide range of institutions (public and private) which apply financial penalties for any reason they can find.\r\nMost common is failure to pay.\r\n\r\nIt is ludicrous that any person should be subjected to financial penalty in response to finding themselves without money.\r\n\r\nThe idea this is necessary as a deterrent to forming contracts that cannot be afforded ignores the credit checking system.\r\nWith consumer contracts often in excess of 18 months it is unreasonable to expect an individual to be able to predict recession, bankruptcy of employer, new bills through ill health or other changes of circumstance from the time at which the contract is formed which are beyond their control.\r\n\r\nThis petition does not seek to account for unwillingness to pay.\r\n\r\nSimply that \"It should not be legal to apply financial penalty in response to a person's lack of financial resources. 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Private Police in the USA have worked out very beneficial to the public and the local authorities themselves, in the UK Private Police could also act as a watch dog to current Police, ensuring incidents like corruption do not happen. Private Police could take some of the strain off existing Police forces and work along side them; existing forces admit themselves they do not have enough staff to cope. Private Police could be used only in busy cities where crime is high or country wide as a borderless response to help and support multiple Police forces. From cost models generated it is easy to see that Private Police in cities and surrounding areas of high crime could be run and maintained for a fraction of the cost of the public Police.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-05T10:18:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.505Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T13:58:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T13:58:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T10:18:50.000Z","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":4559,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4559.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 rip off prices at motorway service stations","background":null,"additional_details":"I want to see a reduction in hiked-up prices charged for fuel, food and drink at motorway service stations, which currently charge unjustified inflated prices to motorists for the 'convenience'. 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A convincing start would be to appoint a Minister for men, as there is already a Minister for women, and to withdraw the 'equality' remit from the Minister for women's responsibilities, as there is a clear case for a conflict of interest.   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I believe that it is time to correct what is no doubt an historical quirk and to rename the Army as the \"Royal Army\". This would also recognise the stirling work the Army does in defending our freedom and I believe the public mood is right for such a change. 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Only a small proportion of correct answers are needed to 'pass'. This will increase political participation, prevent ill-informed and fashion voting and therefore increase legitimacy. This change will be accompanied by legislation lowering the voting age to 16. 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This is affecting every organisation, motorist and driving up food costs within Great Britain and Northern Island.\r\nThis petition is to have the UK fuel prices rise and fall with the price of Oil on the Stock Markets. I believe that this would ease the out going costs of industries, companies, businesses and motorists, and still give the Government a percentage. From 2007 (where the average price per litre was 88p) the UK tax payer has continuously paid through the nose for fuel (now at an average of £1.35p per Ltr), with very little in the way of a price reduction seen or offered, and no doubt more increases in the future.\r\nThis system is not new and is used in many other countries, why not the UK?\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T09:20:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.878Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T07:51:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T07:51:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T09:20:20.000Z","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":18016,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18016.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":"Repeal all legislation enacted by the Blair-Brown government.","background":null,"additional_details":"Repeal all new legislation brought in by the previous government with one single Bill.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-26T14:05:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.716Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-27T11:44:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-27T11:44:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-26T14:05:36.000Z","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":10339,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10339.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":"Occupational Pensions and TUPE transfers","background":null,"additional_details":"Occupations Pensions Contracts should be respected in a TUPE transfer.\r\nNo employers should be allowed to freeze people pensions because it is convenient to them. 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This would generate some £500M per year (VAT exc). After 10 years, £5 Billion (VAT exc).\r\n\r\nIt's not extorting people, it's just and entry fee to one of the greatest countries the world has seen. To charge £30 GBP to enter Mexico when their is not much there apart from hotels and beaches, I believe we could do this without a reduction in tourism.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:39:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.555Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T07:55:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T07:55:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:39:50.000Z","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":10404,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10404.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":"Improve Nationwide School Discipline","background":null,"additional_details":"Provide teachers with greater power to maintain high standards of discipline in the classroom. The government must provide schools with a more comprehensive school discipline structure to support this problem of apathy and the lack of respect in a significant proportion of England’s children. Teachers are finding it difficult to gain this respect due to a lack of support from the current ‘system’. School discipline needs to be debated and reviewed by government. They can make initial inquiries about discipline improvement by consulting parents and professional educators. I feel that the government should be looking at a nationwide schools discipline policy which is fully transparent and consistent throughout the whole of England. If the prime minister doesn’t want a repeat of the recent riots he needs to act now to eliminate dysfunctional families and give more support to teachers to discipline children.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:47:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.608Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T14:49:26.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T14:49:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:47:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":63763,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/63763.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":"Keep British Number Plates","background":null,"additional_details":"Keep our 110 year old heritage of  British Number Plates - No to European Identity Tags ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-04-10T12:29:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:54.171Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-14T13:56:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-14T13:56:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-10T12:29:12.000Z","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":72630,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72630.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 Approach to Paedophiles","background":null,"additional_details":"For the government to advocate non offending paedophiles to 'come out' and receive clinical help from experts and support groups to prevent them from potentially offending.\r\n\r\nThe system and stigma on the subject is currently failing and does not serve its purpose as a deterrant. Consequently, underground rings are being enforced and reform is needed to prevent this.\r\n\r\nThe government can look to the likes of Dr Sarah Goode who recognises paedophilia as a mental disorder. She supports similar reforms made in Germany that have proved successful so far in combating this problem.\r\n\r\nGermany are given funding for their Project Prevention Dunkenfeld from the EU under the Daphne III act and scientists are being helped to understand the issue better from university funding.\r\n\r\nThe main aim is to raise government awareness of paedophilia as a mental issue and for the public to understand the difference between a paedophile and a child sex offender.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2014-12-01T18:37:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.341Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-08T12:31:30.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-01T18:37:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":18198,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18198.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 Anglo-Saxon England's Cultural Language","background":null,"additional_details":"Ever wondered why England does not have it's own cultural language like Wales? Well it does, it's called Anglo-Saxon. If you would like to see Anglo-Saxon reintroduced back into our culture in the same way that the welsh language has been reintroduced into Wales then add you're signature to this petition. Anglo-Saxon is a beautifull language and it is a shame to see such a cultural asset to England, locked away in dusty libraries. It would be great to have place names and programmes on TV in Anglo-Saxon. By adding you're signature to this petition, you will be helping to reinstate Anglo-Saxon as a cultural asset to England.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-29T07:58:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.290Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-30T07:30:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-30T07:30:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T07:58:51.000Z","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":18202,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18202.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":"Rename \"credit cards\" to \"debt cards\"","background":null,"additional_details":"All \"credit cards\" should be called \"debt cards\" to stop confusing clients who can believe the money is not a debt that needs to be repaid.\r\n\r\nThe simple change in wording encourages people to think about these cards in a realistic way that using them means they are in \"debt\" to the card issuer instead of using the positive sounding word of \"credit\".\r\n\r\nThe government should make any finance system that uses cards and lends money to people have \"debt\" in it's name and not \"credit\".","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-29T09:02:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.305Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-12T16:23:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-12T16:23:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T09:02:33.000Z","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":18215,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18215.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove Requirements for Councils to Establish Gypsy Traveller Sites","background":null,"additional_details":"The requirement on councils to establish gypsy/traveller sites should be repealed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-29T14:11:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.344Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-30T09:20:52.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-30T09:20:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T14:11:01.000Z","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":18252,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18252.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":"Roaccutane to be banned in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"This drug, used for the treatment of acne, is known to cause liver damage. The effects of this can be potentially life-threatening. We the undersigned call upon the Government to debate the banning of this drug on the basis of its serious and known side effects.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-29T22:04:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.464Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-07T10:30:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-07T10:30:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T22:04:36.000Z","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":18348,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18348.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":"Temporary Reduction in VAT November 2011-January 2012","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister and HM Government to seriously consider a temporary reduction in VAT (Value Added Tax) from November 2011 to January 2012.\r\nIn these times of austerity many families will feel the squeeze this Christmas. A temporary reduction in VAT will not only allow families' money to stretch further easing the financial stress over this season but promote more spending which will benefit businesses and therefore the British economy.\r\nWe would appreciate your careful consideration in parliament.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-01T08:58:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.802Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-14T12:05:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-01-14T13:05:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-01T08:58:30.000Z","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":18391,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18391.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":"England to vote on a Referendum to Seperate Financially from Scotland and Wales","background":null,"additional_details":"When Scotland and Wales are subsidised by English taxpayers on issues such as Higher Education, Health and other issues yet these countries do not pay their fair share into the system, it is time the English taxpayers are entitled to a vote on whether they are any longer prepared to accept these iniquities. 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Very often it is slow and intermittent but customers still have to pay full price.\r\n\r\nIf the government changed the guidelines it would incentivise companies to provide better download speeds and better reliability. It would also result in a more competitive broadband market.\r\n\r\nSimple software could report download speeds and reliability back to the provider who would then calculate the bill for the month.\r\n\r\nThe UK is far behind other countries across Europe and around the world with internet quality and it is no doubt affecting UK business performance and hence the economy.\r\n\r\nYou wouldn't pay for a three course meal if you were only served one!\r\n\r\nSIGN IF YOU AGREE\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-03T13:21:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:20.370Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-04T14:42:37.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-04T14:42:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-03T13:21:34.000Z","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":10704,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10704.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":"Education Reform to include more non-academic skills leading to paid apprenticeships, further education or a mixture of both..","background":null,"additional_details":"Not all children can succeed academically, the current education system does not allow these children to maintain an interest in education and they fall behind and eventually out of the education system.\r\n\r\nFrom senior school age education should be part academic and part skills based including employment skills.\r\n\r\nChildren can go on to further education or a apprenticeship doing a real job with real prospects or a mixture of both depending which would benefit the child best.\r\n\r\nThe first four years of school from nursery up should be more learning through play based, with more formal education in the last four years of primary education.\r\n\r\nChildren should not be constantly assessed as this is just unnecessary stress for them.\r\n\r\nParents should also be expected to take part in their children's education so the child gets the same message in all areas of life.\r\n\r\nCommunity centres and events may also be a way to achieving this.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T14:51:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.571Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T14:52:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T14:52:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T14:51:47.000Z","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":10714,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10714.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":"Humanize education, introduce more local knowledge into school teaching","background":null,"additional_details":"An african proverb says \"if the children are not initiated into the village they will burn it down just to feel its warmth.\"\r\n\r\nWell they haven't been intiated into the village in terms of local knowledge. As a Croydon resident I always believed Reeves was part of a chain store, I had no idea of its history. It was only when it burnt down in the riots that its history was revealed.\r\n\r\nSpeaking to older residents, I become aware how much I don't know about the local area, yet it has so much to teach terms of case-studies to areas like Geography, Business Studies, and History; these can be formulated by the school or local government, and remain unexamined as a more humane element of school teaching.\r\n\r\nI believe re-humanizing the teaching process and devolving it a little from the National Curriculum, will give our children something they can relate to, and help tackle the problem of the younger generations's alienation from Briitish society.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T15:01:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.610Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T14:56:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T14:56:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T15:01:56.000Z","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":18582,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18582.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":"REAL APPRENTICE PROS-SPECS FOR THE OVER 25","background":null,"additional_details":"\r\nWHY IS THERE NO REAL APPRENTICE SCHEMES FOR THE OVER 25'S,IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS A POSSIBLE LEGISLATION TO MAKE EMPLOYERS TAKE OVER 25'S AND THE GOVERNMENT TO FUND OVER 25'S  THEN SIGN THIS PETITION,BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT ONLY FUNDS UNDER  25'S AT THE MOMENT,SO ANYONE IN THERE LATE 20'S WILL STRUGGLE TO GET THE RIGHT TRAINING FOR THE CAREER THEY WANT, UNLESS YOU PAY THOUSANDS,OR JOIN ARMY,\r\n\r\n\r\nSO PLEASE SIGN AND HELP THOUSAND'S OF OVER 25'S PEOPLE GET THE JOB AND TRAINING THEY REALLY WANT AND NEED TO SECURE THERE FUTURE","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-04T17:42:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:20.749Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-05T07:45:37.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-05T07:45:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-04T17:42:13.000Z","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":[]}}]}