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I have seen roads in the past which are closed or have a lane closed for up to 2 weeks before any work is done.\r\n\r\nThere is no need to do this as this causes unnecessary traffic jams and stress. 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I believe that this outrages public decency. In order to prevent this, I propose that Police Officers / Police Community Support Officers / Civil Enforcement Officers be empowered to impose on the spot fines of £100.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-11-14T11:52:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:34.285Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-16T14:57:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-16T14:57:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-14T11:52:10.000Z","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":22936,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22936.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":"Political Correctness In Our Schools","background":null,"additional_details":"Should it no be politically correct for pupils in schools to dress as they please?\r\nSome schools order girls to wear skirts. Should they not be allowed to dress in shorts or trousers?\r\nIt would be less homophobic to allow gay boys to dress in skirts and study with the girls. Likewise gay girls should be able to wear shorts or trousers and study with the boys.\r\nMany pupils in our schools are gay or transexual, should we abandon homophobia in our schools and change with the enlightened times and let pupils decide?\r\nThis topic is overdue for discussion.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-11-16T16:07:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:35.399Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-17T11:18:09.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-17T11:18:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-16T16:07:38.000Z","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":22971,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22971.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":"Housing benefit capped at 90 percent rent.","background":null,"additional_details":"Too many people sit on the dole because they get their full rents paid. If Housing benefit only paid 90 percent of their rents they would have to pay the other ten percent out of their JSA. This would act as a stick making them more likely to find work. At the moment we have Somali's getting 100K a rent paid per year. Those with mortgages only get mortgage interest paid yet rent money goes to landlords who pay the mortgage off on rich properties.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-11-16T19:08:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:35.528Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-17T10:12:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-17T10:12:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-16T19:08:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42982,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42982.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":"deficit savings","background":null,"additional_details":"There could be a very easy way to deal with two huge problems that the coalition are facing today.\r\n\r\nFirstly people who are arrested or taken to A&E when drunk or under the influence of drugs, should face an instant fine of £500. Having spoken to various Police officers and A&E nurses, they are all in favour of tackling this menace and feel this would stamp out the problem almost immediatley.\r\n\r\nSecondly the money raised by such fines could be pumped straight back into the NHS and Police forces, which would benefit everyone.\r\n\r\nOn average there are 12,500 incidents of this nature every weekend, this should raise £6,250,000 each weekend.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-07T19:34:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.378Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-10T09:54:29.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-10T09:54:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-07T19:34:27.000Z","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":43007,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43007.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":"Judicial review of who was responsible for the banking crisis of 2008.","background":null,"additional_details":"It seems unbelievable that no individual or individuals were responsible for the banking crisis of 2008. The money used to support the banking, approximately 70 billion pounds, has placed a burden on this country that will take many years to repay. The banks that we own may need more money in the future placing even more burden to the countries appalling debt. The individuals who ran the banks are still working as directors or chairman of other companies. How can this be?\r\n\r\nI am calling for a Judicial review of who was responsible for the banking crisis of 2008.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-08T11:59:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.462Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-11T09:56:01.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-11T09:56:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-08T11:59:19.000Z","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":75854,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/75854.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 horses land in Middleton Langley lane","background":null,"additional_details":"Our council are trying to build on the last green belt in Middleton. This green belt is home to horses and natural wildlife. If the land is built on we will have to reduce numbers of horses, some of which have been stabled here for 10+ years. Other local farms that the horses could be relocated to are also having land taken to be built on forcing them to reduce numbers of livery horses and owners too. If other stables are full (which they will be) owners will have no choice but to sell and in worst of circumstances with owners who have multiple horses could be reduced to having their horse euthanised/shot. Please sign and show support to our local farms, businesses, keep crime down and protect our horses land. 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Well I am sorry, but 2020 is not good enough for us! 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In some cases, they have been given the job just for helping with the police commissioner's election campaign. The government must put a stop to this \"jobs for the boys\" situation and ensure that taxpayers' hard earned money is spent appropriately. 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Minority of muslims wanting a fair brotherhood  not criticising but the rest whom are using the name of God for terrorism . UK's symbolises Christianity from centuries. Why are the christianity, Catholic monuments such as churches are vanishing so quickly? 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This doesnt include classing Disabled loo as gender-neutral. 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Mp's should be held to these same rules to allow individuals to choose their own beliefs. 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At present, elections in Great Britain are held using closed list PR, the least democratic legal system.\r\nUnder closed list PR, voters have no choice as to who represents them, merely their parties. Which candidates get elected depends on the party as much as the voters choosing who they want as MEP.\r\nAs the vote is non-transferable, many of the votes go to waste on non-winnable positions, a problem exacerbated by the size of constituencies in Britain, with amongst the fewest MEPs per constituency in Europe.\r\nSTV solves these problems with few disadvantages. It would help connect voters to their MEPs, by allowing voters to support individual candidates instead of having to vote for a party. By transferring votes, fewer votes would be wasted, and the candidates would have a greater mandate. STV is good enough for Northern Ireland, why not the rest of the UK?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-13T17:32:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.181Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-14T10:33:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-14T10:33:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-13T17:32:35.000Z","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":43263,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43263.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 oil companies destroying our natural Salmon stocks","background":null,"additional_details":"To my disgust I came across this article today:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-20723552\r\n\r\nTo read that there was a possibility that Salmon stocks could have been effected really bought a tear to my eye.\r\n\r\nSign my petition to lobby the government to protect Salmon stocks more effectively, and thus protecting the perfect but simple British Salmon dinner we all love.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-14T15:27:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.294Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-17T11:21:33.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-17T11:21:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-14T15:27:35.000Z","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":43295,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43295.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":"set up a watchdog organisation to oversee and regulate the home rental industry","background":null,"additional_details":"Establish a watchdog organisation to oversee and regulate the Home rental industry, reflecting fair rents, unfair rental rises, and a review of contracts to ensure fairness for both sides","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-15T21:26:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.400Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-21T13:19:08.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-21T13:19:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-15T21:26:42.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":43281,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43281.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":"security guards to be made mandatory for schools childrens protection","background":null,"additional_details":"Following the recent shootings in schools in the USA and stabbings in China, I think it is time that we become more prepared for action on these sick crazes and protect our children in schools.\r\n\r\nBefore entering a school's premises, searches should take place to ensure that no one has any harmful weapons, suspicious behaviour can be dealt with before entry and any danger to the pupils can be dealt with before it gets to the point where its too late.\r\n\r\nThis may sound like a dramatic solution, but if something was to happen as bad as it was in Connecticut it could be prevented. 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It could be a celebration of multi-cultural Britain with plenty of music, dance, beer, curry and general merry making. It will help make up for the over-commercialisation of Christmas and be a date for us to get together as a Nation and really enjoy ourselves.\r\n\r\nWe may not have the Olympics again within our lifetimes but we can warm our national cockles with a good British knees-up. 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These are the absolute basics. The other goods in the basket to work out CPI or RPI serve to bring down the average costs..People in fuel poverty are not buying 50\" tv sets or white goods on a daily basis and most of the other things in the wider basket of goods. By using  the basic items to work out the true rate of inflation for the elderly and needy and. applying this figure to pensions/benefits we might be able to live a little more comfortably that we presently do.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-17T19:24:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.552Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-28T11:10:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-28T11:10:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-17T19:24:54.000Z","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":43376,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43376.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 UK tax system","background":null,"additional_details":"The ability of welathy individuals and corporations to avoid paying income and corporation tax respectively is a direct consequence of a tax system which is impossible for a lay person to understand and so full of holes that a clever accountant can find ways to avoid payment. rather than continue with failed efforts to plug the holes, the entire tax system should be scrapped and replaced with something much simpler.\r\n\r\nAmong the consequences would be an efficient HMRC which cost less to run, more income for the Treasury and in all probability lower taxes all round. All three benefits are so compelling that this suggestion is really a no-brainer","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-12-18T13:19:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.649Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-19T08:56:43.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-19T08:56:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-18T13:19:17.000Z","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":23034,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23034.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":"New work permits should only be issued to recognised world experts/authority with current know-how in their respective fields (like PhDs, Professors)","background":null,"additional_details":"Given the current of 2.62 million unemployed, new work permits should only be issued to recognised world experts with current know-how in their respective fields (like PhDs, professors) in science & engineering. The previous HMG promised ‘British jobs for British people’ yet they issued work permits to foreigners at the ‘drop of a hat’, including to non-professional workers (like nannies, waiters, care workers, etc) employed by private organisations (like nursing homes, nursing agencies, restaurants, hotels). Clearly work permits are open to abuse by economic migrants & their extended family members to immigrate legally & permanently into UK. Many nurses in UK, for example, are finding it hard to get jobs, thanks to the lack of immigration control for foreign nurses (& doctors) over the years. Many foreign nurses in nursing homes are sometimes paid less by their proprietors than for UK nurses, thus eventually lowering wages & job opportunities of UK nurses. 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