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People suffering from dementia should not be forced to go for ATOS Work Capability Assessments.  They would not know what is happening and the families of dementia sufferers do not need the added worry of benefits being cut or stopped altogether.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-08-21T20:12:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:20.579Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-22T08:56:22.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-22T08:56:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-21T20:12:55.000Z","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":54105,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54105.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 future defence budgets by law","background":null,"additional_details":"To prevent further cuts to the defence of the country, the defence budget should be fixed  and a realistic percentage of GDP, and ring-fenced, and protected in law, and exempt form any further cuts.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-08-22T07:31:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:20.613Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-18T09:21:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-18T09:21:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-22T07:31:47.000Z","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":46426,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46426.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":"Photoshopping in adverts should be banned/restricted","background":null,"additional_details":"We believe that PhotoShop being used in adverts is being taken too far and not only does it reduce the amount of confidence in people themselves but in the business industry. 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Albeit, security and usability are difficult issues, but not impossible to overcome.\r\nSometimes, IT projects fail because of economic reasons; rarely, if ever, because of technological factors. Most usually, the failures are political in nature. … Instead of studying the manuals for the next release of Java, C++ or Lotus Notes, read Machiavelli’s The Prince. (P. 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Wearing a cycling hat makes the head sweat and could cause other health problems.  It is up to the individual to make that choice, not the state.   It could also make people think they are safer than they really are.\r\n\r\nThe head is only a small part of the body and how often is that the point of contact in an accident.  (It wouldn't stop somebody losing their front teeth or braking a limb).\r\n\r\nI would like to see cycling made safer, because any contact with a car would result in serious damage, no matter what protection.  Let us see more cycling paths and current footpaths opened up to cycles.  Currently canal towpaths are used by both cyclists and pedestrians and are no wider than a footpath.\r\n\r\nCar drivers need to be made aware that cyclists need more leeway at roundabouts.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-08-28T08:38:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.337Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-30T07:00:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-30T07:00:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-28T08:38:10.000Z","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":54355,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54355.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":"Homeless Not Heartless","background":null,"additional_details":"Too many people are living on the streets. The government needs to provide better resources to help more people escape homelessness. We need to realise that many homeless people are hopeless and have been forced out of safe homes, too often due to no fault of their own. 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The term 'Crown Dependency' is an old imperialist term that shouldn't be cast upon the Islands respectable 80,000 inhabitants. We must revoke the status of Man as a British self-governing Crown dependency and establish a completely sovereign state, which would be a republic. 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As a nation Nepal has been friends of Britain and the Commonwealth for over 200 years.\r\n\r\nNepalese men have fought and died for and alongside British troops for over 200 years. It's high time that the people who they have served do something for them.\r\n\r\nThe British government should talk with the Nepalese government to discuss and negotiate a way for Nepal to become part of the Commonwealth of Nations.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-08-29T19:53:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.606Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-30T09:49:49.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-30T09:49:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-29T19:53:58.000Z","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":54486,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54486.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":"better internet for Scottish islands  and remote areas","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned petition department for culture, media and sport to understand the importance of the internet in the Scottish islands and remote areas, and work to improve speed, reliability and availability. Whether this be via microwave link, satellite or wide area wireless connection.\r\n\r\nA fast internet connection is now essential to running any business, maintaining contact with people, and underpins many other essential services e.g. cash points, chip and pin machines, and mobile phone signal.\r\n\r\nAs such, this issue demands an injection of cash from the government and pressure onto the internet service providers to supply such a service on an enhanced timetable.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-09-01T21:34:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:21.986Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-02T08:07:39.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-02T08:07:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-01T21:34:30.000Z","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":20789,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20789.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 to BST and CET","background":null,"additional_details":"Debate has risen for our beautiful country to come in line with europe and synchronise our time zone. 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While fuel prices have risen and people are struggling to find work, pay rent/morgage and feed their familes. I want the government to make sure all businesses pay the tax they are meant to. If we have to pay tax and bail out the banks, they so should they!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-01T08:46:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:23.038Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-13T09:23:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-13T09:23:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-01T08:46:56.000Z","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":878,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/878.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":"job grants","background":null,"additional_details":"Job grants are paid to people returning to work after being on benefit for 26 weeks.£100 is paid to a single claimant and £250 paid to a claimant with family.The grant is paid if the job is expected to last 5 weeks or more.It is paid when the claim closes and no proof is requested that the job is likely to last longer than 5 weeks.Lots of claimants return to claiming benefit before 5 weeks work has been undertaken.Why is the grant not paid 5 weeks after the new job starts?This could easily be programmed in to the computer system and would save a vast amount of money.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-01T20:50:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:23.408Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T10:20:57.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-08T11:20:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-01T20:50:20.000Z","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":5936,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5936.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":"Control of issuing the money supply be removed from the Bank of England and placed in the hands of government to make interest free loans","background":null,"additional_details":"Allowing banking organisations to control the supply of money in the United Kingdom leads to destaballising effects from firstly inflation and secondly deflation. Removing this from the Banking sector and placing it in the hands of government in the form of interest free loans would in one instant reduce the nations interest payments on new loans to zero, thus releasing a significant tax revenew, and allow a decoupling from boom and bust cycles. The government to hold a debate on this issue with 3 months of the petition achieving 100000 signitories.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-06T14:40:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.397Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:20:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:20:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T14:40:29.000Z","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":54729,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54729.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":"BBC Trust","background":null,"additional_details":"Disband BBC Trust. 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From simple planning officers taking bribes for building permission to those in parliament claiming fraudulent expenses and not to mention those bosses of the BBC who allowed Jimmy Savile to molest children. However we the public can change this by asking everyone paid from the public purse to be subject to a criminal records bureau check like most privately employed staff these days are.\r\nAll that have Convictions for serious offences such as fraud, theft, child abuse and violent crime should be banned from applying for any job paid for by the public purse","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-02-28T22:42:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:54.942Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-04T13:05:56.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-04T13:05:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-28T22:42:12.000Z","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":75298,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/75298.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":"Scrap plan to put Union Jacks on taxpayer funded projects in Scotland","background":null,"additional_details":"The plan to put the Union Jack flag on projects paid for by UK taxpayer money to 'show the public where their taxes are being spent' is unnecessary. Since the independence referendum showed just under half of the country no longer desires to be part of the UK, this is arguably a somewhat inappropriate and questionable thing to do and could further create a divide amongst Scottish citizens.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2015-03-01T21:54:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:33.452Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-03-02T11:22:51.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-03-01T21:54:55.000Z","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":1228,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1228.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":"HMRC to investigate those who received monies from News Corp., re Income Tax avoidance/evasion.","background":null,"additional_details":"In the light of revelations that News Corp. et al paid Police Officers and others for information, etc, HMRC should investigate the Tax Returns / Income situation to see if Tax Avoidance and/or Tax Evasion occurred and prosecute accordingly.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T08:14:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:24.620Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T13:50:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T13:50:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T08:14:07.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":57033,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57033.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":"upgrade whole of rail network to allow double decker trains and scrap hs2","background":null,"additional_details":"A complete budget cost for the re-structuring of our bridges and tunnels to allow the use of aussie style double decker trains to ease our overcrowded train system and to build for our future rail network.  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This petition calls for the Government to simplify the whole of the tax system so it is easier to understand and operate, and fairer to all. The petition also calls for HMRC's powers to be reduced, for example, it is illegal not to tell HMRC something that you don't want them to know. They have rights of access that are not available to anyone else, and the Courts accept what HMRC tell them even if it is demonstrably incorrect.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T11:47:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:25.948Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:26:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:26:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T11:47:05.000Z","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":1741,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1741.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":"Continue to build and operate Hunter-Killer submarines","background":null,"additional_details":"Please consider increasing the number of Hunter Killer Submarines on order and in service,  to maintain the Yards  and retain the skilled workforce so that we continue to have the capability within our own shores  to stay at the forefront of technological developments.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T12:41:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.182Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-16T08:31:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-16T08:31:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T12:41:32.000Z","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":6217,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6217.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":"Federal United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland","background":null,"additional_details":"A Federal UK would be a much fairer society. It would involve the devolution of all powers away from Westminster to each substituent country of the United Kingdom, leaving Defence and Foreign Policy remaining with a central UK Government.\r\nThe UK Government would be headed by a Prime Minister elected by every Member of Parliament from each of the separate parliaments of the United Kingdom.\r\nA new English Government would have to be set up dealing with English policies. Welsh, Irish and Scottish policies would be transferred to their respective governments.\r\nThere would be First Ministers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland elected only by the people in their respective countries. Each of the aforementioned countries would have its own parliament, make its own rules and have its own elections.\r\nThere could also be a possibility of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories to become part of a Federal UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-06T23:57:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:40.447Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T11:07:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T11:07:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T23:57:04.000Z","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":74213,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/74213.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 Facebook sign up age to 16","background":null,"additional_details":"Children are signing up to Facebook at the small age of 11 years old. This is increasing the rate of online bullying and trolling. There is a increase of children with psychological problems due to bullying. With them being able to create accounts so young this is giving other the opportunity to bully freely. There should be a law in place which means for them to create a social media account they need to provide proof of their ages. I have witnessed girls as young as 12 using foul language and beating each other's self esteem down verbally. This has to stop before more young children/teens hurt themselves or worse!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2015-01-25T18:15:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:30.331Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-27T10:59:33.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-25T18:15:35.000Z","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":1933,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1933.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 Creating Academies and create schools","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should reverse the policy to create Academies of combiined schools which have private ector management companies. Priivate sector companies wnat profits and children need education. In addition the Academies mean building new supersized schools which we cannot afford to be doing. Let Governors, Heads and Teachers manage the scools not profit motivated consultancies.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:24:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.741Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:21:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-15T10:21:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:24:14.000Z","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":2445,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2445.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":"Death by dangerous driving made manslaughter or murder","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop drivers who kill people while driving dangerously getting ridiculously short sentences or financial penalties. They have taken a life while in control of something as dangerous as a weapon in the wrong hands and should be treated the same.\r\nUninsured drivers who get a pittance of punishment for killing innocent people including children infuriate us.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T16:01:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:28.210Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:29:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-15T09:29:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T16:01:14.000Z","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":2061,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2061.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 decriminalise the possession, production, importation or distribution of controlled substances","background":null,"additional_details":"Calls for the decriminalisation of the possession, distribution, importation and production of controlled substances currently prohibited under the Misuse of Drugs Act fail to take into account the societal damage caused by the use of controlled substances; individuals using these substances often commit crimes in order to fund their habits and the legalisation of such substances would do nothing to solve this problem: they would still need to acquire the money to purchase them somehow.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, these controlled substances have detrimental affects upon the health and wellbeing of users and have in numerous instances resulted in death.\r\n\r\nWhilst under the influence of these drugs, users have the potential to cause harm to persons and damage to property.\r\n\r\nThis petition requests that the government does not relent to the requests of those who wish to engage in such conduct.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:53:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.124Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T09:19:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T09:19:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:53:13.000Z","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":2225,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2225.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 Become An MP","background":null,"additional_details":"To amend the legislation so that a prospective Parliamentary candidate has to have lived in the constituency they wish to represent for at least 8 years prior to be being able to stand as a candidate. Thus ensuring local candidates represent local constituents, increasing the transparency of democracy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T14:44:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.582Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-09T12:31:40.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-09T12:31:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T14:44:47.000Z","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":46592,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46592.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 Law on White Collar Banking Crime","background":null,"additional_details":"AS a reformed ex-bank robber I am grieved by the \"Two Tear\" Legal system we now live in today. THE LAW must be CHANGED so that the Bankers will never again have the power to fraudulently manipulate the Banking System on a \"Grand Mega Scale\", without fear of a Custodial sentence.\r\n\r\nI robbed a bank in 1985 for which I went to \"Crown Court\" due to the fact that the amount of money was over £2000.\r\nThe public money \"Used\" & \"Lost\" in what can only be described \"Mega-Fraud & deception from the top down by all in the industry they must be made accountable under the LAW.\r\nEach PPI claim has the amount involved & a traceable paper trail of evidence case by case.\r\nACTION Wanted:-\r\n1. I hear by demand that the two levels of law which now exist be CHANGED to a one LAW for ALL.\r\nThe law does not see \"White Collar Crime\" by \"The Banking Industry, WHY?\r\n2. Crime is Crime they should do time.\r\nI want to see BANKERS in prision.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-03-01T17:56:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:55.071Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-05T08:56:40.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-05T08:56:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-01T17:56:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2323,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2323.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":"Parliamentary Reform","background":null,"additional_details":"Parliament should debate whether MPs constituency work duplicates functions of local councillors & local government & whether or not MPs should sit fully in Westminster.\r\nIf MPs were fully committed to advocacy & law making at Westminster taking relevant instructions & agenda from elected local councillors & local authorities rather than constituents then they would be obliged to act under mandate and make them accountable makng the political system more representative of public interest, more business-like & professional and leaving constituency issues to local councillors rather than duplicating the role and move away from stale party political divisions to a basis of informed representative government/ Arguably this would be more cost effective, more representative and a better division of labour.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T15:20:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:27.859Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-04T20:47:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-04T20:47:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T15:20:47.000Z","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":2541,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2541.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":"Investigate spending of Rail operators.","background":null,"additional_details":"Investigate how the money collected from the commuters in the form of fares are spend by rail operators. 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Our MP's must travel far to attend. A more central location would be better. 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It's destroying our countryside and ruining our country. Regenerate Britain's real wealth: our businesses, which sustain the jobs of Britain's c 28 million employees.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-07-29T08:22:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:20.613Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T12:01:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T12:01:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T08:22:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2894,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/2894.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 teach road users to respect hgv drivers","background":null,"additional_details":"to make it compulsary to teach new drivers to respect the profesinal road user. ie why not to cut in that gap coming up to roundabouts in front of hgv. why not to speed up when we flash you out of slip rd leaving us in outside lane. and why we somtimes have to take a little bit of your lane on corners/roundabouts-its ok doris we can see you!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T18:49:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.519Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-07T16:19:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-07T16:19:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T18:49:47.000Z","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":3003,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3003.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"CSA to pay resident parent and take on debt of non-resident parent","background":null,"additional_details":"The CSA should pay parents the amount assessed as maintenance and take on the debt of non-paying non-resident parents as the agencies, rather than assessing an amount that a parent NEEDS to bring up a child and then letting the parent have to make do with out or claim income support from other tax payers while non-paying non-resident parents get away with not paying. If the debt was taken on by the government they would put more into chasing it and it would be fairer to parents who have to bring up children alone and fairer to tax payers in general.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T19:32:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:29.860Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:24:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:24:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T19:32:04.000Z","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":189,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/189.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":"REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL ESTATE MANGING COMPANIES","background":null,"additional_details":"There is an urgent need to regulate the provision of estate managing services to residential leasehold properties.  The UK has seen an incredible increase in the number of leasehold flats without the regulatory system in place to ensure that Leaseholders are protected.  The Estate Managing Industry is totally unregulated with the only entity in place being ARMA a Trade Body financed by the Estate Managing Industry therefore hardly impartial.  Parliament must address this area to ensure fairness and transparency","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-07-29T10:14:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:20.930Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T08:01:47.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-12T08:01:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-07-29T10:14:17.000Z","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":3180,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3180.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":"Funding for Mountain Search and Rescue Teams.","background":null,"additional_details":"Mountain rescue teams in England and Wales are currently funded by voluntrary contributions with some small grants. The teams are like the lifeboats considered as the fourth rescue service and use vehicles with blue lights etc. Members usually fund personal equipment themselves as well as team equipment. Scotland however has funded teams. The government needs to redress the balance and provide suitable funding as soon as possible. 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Many people  just think of 'the council' and do not realise there are often 2 seperate bodies delivering services.\r\n\r\nIt's also wasteful and the authorities often do not effectively worh together to deliver services to communities.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-04T21:02:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.797Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T13:04:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T13:04:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T21:02:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3405,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3405.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"A tidal energy scheme for the severn estuary.  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