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There are two issues with this first of all Isreal isn't in Europe but secondly and most importantly are the human rights issues.\r\n The footballer Mahmoud Al-Sarsak is just one example of the human rights abuses who only recently ended his hunger strike in exchange for early release.\r\n\r\nThe UK Government should boycott Euro 2013, for the thousands that have been killed and by the Israeli Government.  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Cycling on wet painted pathways and lines leads to a considerable amount of cyclist accidents or near misses every year purely as a result of man made dangers caused by slippery road paintings. With technology as it is and an ever increasing number of cyclists on the roads, it should be a  legal requirement for councils to ensure ALL painted pathways and markings are completed with non Slip (Grip) paints.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-19T16:08:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.807Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-20T08:39:00.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-20T08:39:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-19T16:08:37.000Z","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":35343,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35343.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Abolish the sex offenders register","background":null,"additional_details":"Our desire for the House to seriously consider scrapping the 2003 Sex Offender Act. The 2003 Act prevents healthy reintegration of Ex Offenders, damages Family and healthy community ties. It is against the Human Rights of the UK Citizen and not a deterrent but a detriment. The UK Government needs to adhere to European Law.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-25T20:34:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.581Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-27T07:25:43.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-27T07:25:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-25T20:34:38.000Z","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":35298,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35298.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 compel the met office to use weather modification techniques to improve the weather in this country","background":null,"additional_details":"The recent weather in the UK has been totally unacceptable. The rain spoilt the diamond jubilee celebrations, has ruined the homes and livelihoods of many people, and ruined peoples' holidays. Countries like Russia and China use weather modification to ensure fine weather for important events. This petition requests the government ensures either the Met office does the same to ensure fine weather for future events, and also at least a month of warm dry aunny weather each summer, or it is abolished and replaced with a superior organisation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-24T20:55:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.446Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T07:56:48.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-25T07:56:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-24T20:55:12.000Z","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":35258,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35258.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Get rid of half-term","background":null,"additional_details":"Half-term which only last a week every 8 weeks, results in rushing through teaching of GCSE's and A-Levels which meant that the future generation don't get the best teaching services that they are entitled to.  Getting rid of half term would ultimately result in better teaching services and grades for the future generation as well as single parents being able to work longer between e,g September until Christmas for example. 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For too long it has been acceptable for establishments to turn away our boys. Its time to take a stand, we need as many signitures as possible so this can be discussed in parliament. Spread the word to help stop this discrace.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-27T12:05:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.705Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T17:54:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-03T18:54:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-27T12:05:28.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35426,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35426.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":"Parliament must discuss the phenomenon of primary school-age children with a Facebook profile.","background":null,"additional_details":"At the primary school my children attend, almost every child has a Facebook profile. These children are aged 7 to 11 and many of the profiles that I have seen have no restriction on access. I want parliament to discuss what measures can be taken to have accounts verified by credit-card. That way, only an adult could create an account for the child.\r\n\r\nI am calling for a law to enshrine this and to include fines and/or community service or, as a last resort, imprisonment for adults that consent to a child under 13 having a Facebook (or any other social network)  profile.\r\n\r\nI would like to see a select comittee set up to investigate this and recommend the necessary changes to the law to protect children from the risks of social networking and what punishments should apply to parents who flout the new restrictions.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-28T07:59:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.801Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-05T08:14:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-05T08:14:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-28T07:59:28.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35474,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35474.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":"We insist on a full-scale police investigation into possible widespread illegal practices by investment bankers","background":null,"additional_details":"Instigate a full-scale police investigation into the possibility of widespread criminal practice amongst investment bankers. As this has already been widely alleged, it is surprising that no police investigation is currently underway. This petition calls for the government to take action and force the police to investigate fully and prosecute where evidence is found.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-29T08:14:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.953Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T07:22:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-03T07:22:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-29T08:14:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35432,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35432.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":"disclose which animal-testing labs test which drugs","background":null,"additional_details":"The law should be changed so that pharmaceutical companies are required to disclose which animal-testing labs test which drugs, i.e. name the labs and name the drugs they test.\r\n\r\nThis is necessary in the interests of public health and safety so that appropriate action can be taken when things go wrong, i.e. failing labs can be looked at and closed if necessary.\r\n\r\nHuman life is more important than commercial interests and the law should reflect this which it does not do at present.\r\n\r\nWith 197 000 deaths in the European Union every year caused by adverse drug reactions caused by animal-tested drugs (Brussels Memo, 10th December, 2008) it is absurd that the public does not get to know which labs test which drugs.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the requirement to reveal which animal-testing labs test which drugs should apply retrospectively so that we can find out, for example, which animal-testing lab tested Vioxx which killed 150 000 people worldwide (US Food and Drug Administration figures).\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-28T09:45:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.821Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-29T09:37:40.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-29T09:37:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-28T09:45:58.000Z","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":35598,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35598.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":"horse riders to be under same laws and regulations as dog walkers","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see horses and their riders being under the same rules as dogs and their walkers.\r\nDog walkers are required by law to pick up their dog's litter or otherwise face fines. I would like to see horse riders be under the same regulations when they are riding on public roads and parks because I believe that the effects can do much more harm than dog litter. In the worst case scenario horse faeces could close up the tread on vehicle tyres, possibly causing aquaplaining.\r\nTo enforce this, the rider or another member of the riding stables must search the route taken by the horse and scoop up any faeces that has been left.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-01T21:10:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.406Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-02T08:13:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-02T08:13:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-01T21:10:36.000Z","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":36104,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36104.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":"Give us back NAT WEST BANK> Stolen by bank of Scotland for peanuts","background":null,"additional_details":"Bank of Scotland took over Nat West bank for a very undervalued figure due to the low share value. They then found £70 Million in reserves and paid back the loan they had been given( The Saudies I Believe ! ) and finished with the bank for free ! It is time that this bank is separated from Bank of Scotland and refloated as an independant bank.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-14T17:46:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.996Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-19T13:09:11.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-19T13:09:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-14T17:46:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35719,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35719.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":"Implement EU ruling to allow downloaded software to be re-sold","background":null,"additional_details":"As the European Court of Justice ruled that it was legal for downloaded software to be re-sold, I believe it is time that the Government enforced this ruling to allow software brought by UK citizens to be re-sold legally.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-05T00:11:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.825Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-05T07:38:17.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-05T07:38:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-05T00:11:51.000Z","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":35747,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35747.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":"We demand Criminal Fraud investigation into Barclays","background":null,"additional_details":"Barclays manipulation (actual not attempted) of LIBOR rates represent criminal Fraud of false representation and misuse of position as outlined in the Fraud Act 2006.\r\nIt is very clear that this is the case. Mr Diamond has admitted that reprehensible behavior took place.\r\n\r\nWe believe this is just one symptom of illegality within Barclays and demand Serious Fraud Squad investigation leading to conviction of individuals and the Company itself.\r\n\r\n'Scapegoating' to allow instilled illegalities to continue is unacceptable and the bringing of serious charges and sentences will do much to help retrain the Banking Industry.\r\n\r\nThankyou.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-05T16:06:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.911Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-06T14:50:24.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-06T14:50:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-05T16:06:21.000Z","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":35766,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35766.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Dog re-homing guidelines require urgent review","background":null,"additional_details":"Urgent review of national guidelines for the re-homing of abandoned dogs.  Too many centres are using risk-averse policies which are failing to service the needs of the dogs which they are entrusted to serve. Strict adherence to insurance friendly 'older children only' guidelines are resulting in too many dogs being stopped from finding a loving home. A 'common sense' policy should be adopted in which re-homing centres find reasons for re-homing a dog and not place barriers for fear of prosecution.\r\n\r\nAs an example in Hampshire, two springers could not be re homed to a family, whom already had a springer, because the dogs may jump up! Where is the logic...needless to say, the dogs are still in the re homing centre and NOT in a loving family environment. I understand that many dogs have problems and extra needs, but if people are willing to re home, know the breed but have children surely then the policy can be changed?.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-05T20:31:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.975Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-11T13:26:14.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-11T13:26:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-05T20:31:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35891,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35891.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":"Force manufacturers to publish expected product lifespans","background":null,"additional_details":"When designing a product manufacturers always work out the expected product lifespan to calculate warranty costs - e.g. they may expect a model of washing machine they produce to perform 200, 800, or 2000 cycles before developing a serious fault.\r\n\r\nThese figures are routinely published for commercial equipment but are almost never published for domestic equipment. This makes it hard for consumers to make an informed choice about which product will give them best value for money and also not have an environmentally costly \"built in obsolescence\".\r\n\r\nIn much the same way publishing energy labels have fostered competition to produce the most efficient products, forcing publication of product lifespans will encourage competition to produce the most durable, long lasting product. This will be of great benefit to consumers and the environment, at almost no cost to manufacturers as they already collate this information.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-09T23:43:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.411Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-11T08:01:30.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-11T08:01:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-09T23:43:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35849,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35849.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 compulsory to re-attain a Driver's License after one year; to prevent the over 80s from driving.","background":null,"additional_details":"A petition in response to the rising number of deaths caused by pensioners driving the wrong way on dual carriageways and motorways. In response to this growing trend, we the undersigned, wish the government to require re-training for drivers every year; and the permanent revocation of the driving license for people aged 80 and over.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-08T11:58:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.282Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-09T08:22:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-09T08:22:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-08T11:58:08.000Z","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":19758,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19758.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":"For An Introduction Of Limits On Terms Served In Government And Parliament","background":null,"additional_details":"Two Part Petition:\r\n\r\n1. ALL Ministers and the Prime Minister will have a two term (Two full parliament lives, 10 years max) limit like that in the United States for the President. Cabinet Ministers will be allowed another portfolio if they achieve 'extraordinary' success while in office.\r\n\r\nThe purpose of this is to prevent stagnation and complacency in office, and to encourage all those who hold that any government portfolio to do their utmost while in post.\r\n\r\n2. ALL Members of Parliament will have a three term  (Three full parliament lives, 15 years max) limit.\r\n\r\nThe purpose of this is to broaden the representation in parliament and to open up British democracy to a wide variety of people.\r\n\r\nThe Government on both counts must reform and Parliament as a whole engage with a rapidly changing society. Real democracy is not what British Parliamentary Democracy is at present. This petition is an attempt to make politics and the decision making process fairer and accessible.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-20T14:38:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.726Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-21T08:29:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-21T08:29:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-20T14:38:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36085,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36085.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":"Promote British Trade and Peace","background":null,"additional_details":"There is a serious need to promote British trade, investment and peace thus helping the economy,promote policies that we promote at home,  refrain from double standards.\r\nThat was how Britain became great. Foreign office should be diplomatic, never threaten sanctions or military action.\r\nWe need to reverse current policy, sell weapons only to legitimate governments, cease supplying or supporting anti government organisations throughout the world. Through current policy we have become the most hated nation in the third world next to the US, foreign trade has collapsed, terrorist threat has increased, our economy is in tatters. We cannot afford current UK/USpolicy.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-14T07:32:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.930Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-19T15:08:11.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-19T15:08:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-14T07:32:38.000Z","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":12397,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12397.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":"Implement a three strike law for young offenders","background":null,"additional_details":"I call for a new form of punishment for young repeat offenders in a form of 3 strikes and you’re out.\r\nOn 1st offence - call for the offender to pay back for crime/damage caused and reprimand.\r\nOn 2nd offence - call for community service and pay back for the crime/damage caused.\r\nOn 3rd offence – send them to Army training camp/US style army academy for minimum 6 months where they are put through daily strict schedule and stuff penalties for disobedience.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-15T13:47:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:59.773Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:32:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T09:32:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T13:47:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12466,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12466.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":"Increase minimum punishment & fines for uninsured and drivers using mobile phones.","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to increase the minimum punishment and/or fine that the courts must give to someone when they are convicted of driving whilst using a mobile phone or caught driving with no insurance with no reasonable excuse for not having insurance. Fine should be significantly increased to several hundred pounds with a statutory fine of £200 paid into the Motor Insurer's Bureau fund and the driver should have to do at least 60 days community service and pay all court and legal costs for both sides. It is currently cheaper, for most people, to drive with no insurance and risk getting caught than it is to pay the insurance premium. The current punishments are not a big enough deterrent as can be seen by: David Secker, 34, of Rimington Road convicted 15 AUG 2011 and fined a mere £150 for driving whilst using TWO mobile phones at 70mph AND having no insurance!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-15T16:15:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.044Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T08:07:02.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-16T09:07:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T16:15:29.000Z","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":73567,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73567.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":"Save RAF Mildenhall","background":null,"additional_details":"The United States Air Force (USAF) has decided or is deciding to move operations from RAF Mildenhall to Germany. Thus meaning the air base faces closure.\r\n\r\nI urge the Government to consider taking on board this historic and significant aviation landmark as either an air museum like Duxford in Cambridgeshire or as a potenial site to renovate as a 'small capacity' airport e.g. Stansted; instead of building a new runway at Heathrow or Gatwick.\r\n\r\nOr in the interest of the RAF, use it as a base to train pilots and / or keep open as an emergency landing airport.\r\n\r\nProtect our aviation history.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2015-01-08T12:04:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:28.285Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-12T12:01:26.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-08T12:04:52.000Z","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":1701,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1701.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":"Simplify fuel duty","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see the existing taxation of fuel changed to a much more simple pence per litre figure rather than the existing percentage fuel duty PLUS VAT method. The existing method multiplies the effects of crude oil price increases during these turbulent times, and also allows retailers to hide behind tax and fuel duty reasons when fuel prices don't go down when crude oil does.\r\n\r\nI believe that making this change would be much more fair on both citizens and companies alike. Changing the fual taxation to a simple pence per litre figure rather than having percentages on top of percentages like now would protect people from crude oil price shocks.\r\n\r\nI believe simplifying fuel taxation would also lead to more competition in this sector and would also make collecting these taxes more simple for the government.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-04T12:13:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.095Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:30:20.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:30:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T12:13:02.000Z","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":1894,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/1894.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":"Crime prevention","background":null,"additional_details":"More funding for youth/sport clubs for children and teenagers. More awareness to be raised around issues beginning to concern our country (Obesity, drugs, alcoholism, petty crime) within these clubs.\r\n\r\nMore training to those working with the children to spot signs of abuse earlier (any and all types), and more training so that more can be done to assist in the event that a child is being abused.\r\n\r\nThe more work put into the clubs and ultimately, the children, at the beginning of their lives the lower the cost to soceity when they grow up.\r\n\r\nPetitions to bring back the death penalty are becoming increasingly more common - It's been proven time and time again that the death penalty does NOT reduce crime.\r\n\r\nRoot causes of crime need to be tackled. Children and teenagers need to be kept off the streets because they're too busy attending youth groups, sport clubs, and other active, cheap and free ways of exercising and educating their minds.\r\n\r\nThis applies to several Departments!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-04T13:18:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:26.628Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:15:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:15:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T13:18:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12643,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12643.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":"Action against lane hoggers on motorways.","background":null,"additional_details":"For the police to take action against motorists who to stay in lane 2 of a three lane the motorway when lane 1 is clear. This effectively reduces a three lane motorway to two lanes and frustrates those blocked behind. Some HGVs, that cannot use lane 3, often  tailgate the lane-hogger and some motorists under-take using lane 1. Both these actions are dangerous and can lead to accidents involving innocent parties.\r\nSimilar action to be taken against lane-hoggers on motorways of more than three lanes. 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In response several UK videogame developers have closed or relocated based on the current costs of running business in the UK combined with multinational publishers, the sheer cost of producing the current crop of videogames (which will increase in the next generation) and tax breaks offered by countries such as Canada. We produce some of most successful and innovative videogames in the world: Grand Theft Auto, Fable and Batman Arkham Asylum to name a few, so it would be tragic if these studios were allowed to closed or relocated.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-04T15:58:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:28.199Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:08:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T09:08:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T15:58:46.000Z","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":12833,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12833.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":"Raise income tax threshold to £20,000 p.a.","background":null,"additional_details":"Raising the income tax threshold will have 2 massive effects on UK society. Firstly, it will raise almost everyone out of poverty (ie no more riots) & motivate the unemployed to take low-paid jobs. Secondly it will create a massive economic stimulus following the extra injection of cash into the spending economy - right where's it's most needed - in the hands of local business. 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The cost to this country is massive and needs a total overall to make the system fairer, clearer, more manageable and efficient.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T09:18:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.099Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:14:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:14:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T09:18:41.000Z","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":4496,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4496.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"reduce disruption by utilities roadworks","background":null,"additional_details":"Introduce swingeing fines for utility companies that:\r\ndig holes, then leave them abandoned with no work being carried out;\r\noverrun completion dates for the work;\r\ndon't clear up cones and barriers as soon as work is finished.\r\n\r\nClose monitoring and heavy fines are the only way to change their behaviour and minimize disruption.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T10:29:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:34.569Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-07T18:18:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-07T18:18:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T10:29:27.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4622,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4622.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":"Provide more funding for the public services, police, NHS and education and cut private sector rather than public sector jobs to save he UK budget.","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop the cutting of jobs in the public sector, that are needed such as police, health service and education. Instead cut down private sector budgets. Cutting the services that are needed for a country to run is giong to be debtrimental. All public sector jobs need to be saved. 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Various proposals have been made to reform this house but there is no expectation that the number of peers and all their related expense will be reduced any time soon.\r\n\r\nMy proposal is that all new peers will be created for a one-time fixed term of ten years. As existing peers expire, then new peers will be created on a one-for-five replacement basis until the target number of peers (e.g.one hundred) is reached.\r\n\r\nAs a further suggestion, I would restrict the number of former MP's, and I would abolish the right of C of E bishops, to become peers.\r\n\r\nMy proposals will not affect the tenure of existing peers and it should be quite straightforward to enact. 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Not only will this reduce litter, and protect the environment but it will save the local councils money on having to clear the streets. If supermarkets want to maintain a healthy brand they would agree to this.\r\n\r\nIf there  is more than one supermarket in the given radius the stores should come to an agreement themselves ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T14:39:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.143Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T12:37:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-02T12:37:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T14:39:33.000Z","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":4986,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4986.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":"Create minimum cleanliness standards for British hotels","background":null,"additional_details":"Soiled sheets, stained carpets, dirty toilets, broken locks, intermittent water and electricity, filthy headboards, mouldy grout, rising damp, unidentifiable smells....and we, the British consumer, pay a fortune for the 'privilege'.  Dirty hotels are bad for tourism, spread diseases, are a safety risk and are completely unnacceptable.\r\n\r\nI urge the HM Government to establish legal minimum cleanliness standards for British Hotels in order to protect the British (and foreign) consumer from being swindled.    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This should consist of, for example, a GCSE pass in 4 of: music, drama, english language, dance, art, textiles, graphics, DT and ICT. It would be aimed at students that wish to further their studies in more applied subjects without being made to study other subjects that they are not as clever or intelligent as other students. 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Therefore, we (the British public) request the Government to appoint an independent body to review/publish the facts on Solar versus Wind Technology?\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-17T21:12:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.223Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-30T10:26:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-30T09:26:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T21:12:56.000Z","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":5041,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5041.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":"test-based voting system","background":null,"additional_details":"I propose a new voting system.  One which promises to create a more educated group of decision makers.\r\n\r\nEveryone in the population has the right to ‘vote’ – in the same way as usual.\r\n\r\nOnce at the polling station all prospective voters must take a short test – containing key ideological questions about the main parties, as well as questions on sustainability and utilitarianism (and in the case of referendums questions about the specific issue).\r\n\r\nShould a prospective voter fail the test, their vote becomes invalid – but the voter is NOT made aware of this.\r\n\r\nThat way we are still galvanised by the idea of democracy, but only those with the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision have any actual power.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T15:27:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.363Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-12T12:10:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-12T12:10:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T15:27:07.000Z","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":5139,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5139.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":"Reducing alcohol harm and cost","background":null,"additional_details":"In order to reduce the high levels of illness resulting from alcohol problems and reduce the costs to society, any increase in the cost of alcohol should be ringfenced and the proceeds spent on education, prevention and providing adequate services to help people recover. Alcohol services are woefully underfunded, particularly in comparison to drug services. Don't increase tax revenue or company profits under the guise of reducing alcohol use.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T16:56:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.656Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:14:20.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:14:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T16:56:07.000Z","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":13350,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13350.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":"Access to legal aid once in a 12 month period only","background":null,"additional_details":"If access is granted to legal aid, you are not entiled to applie for legal aid for 12 month period\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-17T22:13:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.297Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T09:01:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T09:01:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T22:13:29.000Z","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":6984,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6984.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":"Doctors Surgery fees","background":null,"additional_details":"Introduce basic fee for seeing Doctors at Surgeries. This will greatly help the NHS budget and reduce non-critical visits. 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Reducing bridge bashing, traffic accidents wear and tear on roads and driver stress.\r\nVehicles above these restrictions to use arterial routes only. Distribution Centres to be resited adjacent to these routes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T19:27:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.261Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T08:41:37.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T08:41:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T19:27:19.000Z","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":5354,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5354.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 divorce easier where children are over 16","background":null,"additional_details":"Exixting laws actively encourage mud slinging and acrimony.  Where two people after many years of marriage, who have children over the age of 16, amicably agree to call it a day for whatever reason (drifting apart being a common cause), a divorce should be granted in order to minimise upset to the children.\r\n\r\nPresently, if not separated for 2-5 years, one spouse has to petition the other for just cause.  This is engineered to engender accusations and bad feeling.  Surely this is not in anyones interests (except perhaps the legal profession?).\r\n\r\nIt is high time this antequated system of divorce should be amended.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-05T20:11:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:37.383Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T10:15:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-10T10:15:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T20:11:17.000Z","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":[]}}]}