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It is less dangerous than gas or rubber bullets or even the water canons but is 100% more effective. ADS works like a microwave, by using a radar to emit a microwave beam. The beam is completely harmless as it can only penetrate the first layer of skin (second layer of skin contain nerve endings). It works by heating up the water molecules in the skin causing the victim to feel a sensation of heating up becoming unbearable to withstand the heat. Once the beam has been removed/disengaged, the victim instantly returns to normal. This weapon can be used to break up and disperse a crowd, allowing officers to move and make arrest and feel secure doing so. The USA uses these weapons in prison to break up gang wars. 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Therefore, frequent occasions where the public can speak directly to the government can help bring light to pressing concerns better.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-11T01:24:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.278Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T11:56:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T11:56:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T01:24:01.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14575,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14575.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":"Public Vote to decided to have a Coaltion Government ","background":null,"additional_details":"On the voting card for a general election it should also be asked of the voter whether in the event of a hung parliament if they wish for a government to be formed by way of a coalition or not.\r\n\r\nThis would ensure that ordinary citizen’s right to a free and democratic vote is continued in the event of a hung parliament.\r\n\r\nIn the event the majority agree to a coalition and a hung parliament exists then parties may explore the possibility of forming a coalition government, however in the event that the majority do not agree then either a recount or a further general election should be called.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-24T11:42:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:07.513Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-31T14:19:41.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-31T14:19:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T11:42:31.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14585,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14585.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":"Let schools choose their own holiday dates ","background":null,"additional_details":"Schools should be able to set their own holiday dates and spread them across the year. This would allow a fairer distribution of time to take holidays, both for the teachers and parents. This would also benefit the whole travel industry, as at the moment, set holidays only lead to some individuals not being able to afford to go away at peak times. Even just setting the holidays a week either side of the ones already in force, would make the world of difference in price range.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-24T12:19:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:07.544Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-08T09:48:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-08T10:48:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T12:19:32.000Z","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":9136,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9136.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":"Convicted rioters should be sentenced then serve community service in bright orange overalls","background":null,"additional_details":"Any convicted rioter should serve their sentence plus a term of community service where they are identifiable to the public by wearing a highly visible overall.\r\n\r\nRioters should be visible to the local communities.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-11T06:28:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:49.494Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T15:26:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T15:26:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T06:28:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14626,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14626.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":"Practical Skills in secondary schools","background":null,"additional_details":"Re-Introduce the teaching of practical skills in schools for example:\r\n\r\nCarpentry and Joinery - 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During these Saturday sessions, the youths convicted should be taught Citizenship and Community responsibility reinforced through local projects to rebuild affected areas. Contributing overall to the Big Society. 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Most left with just the clothes they were wearing at the time and are now staying in emergency shelters or with family/friends. Their homes now uninhabitable and possessions will never be recovered.\r\n\r\nLondon has thousands of vacant properties and I urge the Government to \"gift\" a home to these people.  Give them a chance to rebuild their broken lives and move forward. Make 2011 be remembered as not the year they lost their home, instead the year they were given a home, Government support and renewed faith for a fresh start.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-11T22:59:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:50.284Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:19:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:19:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T22:59:11.000Z","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":9432,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9432.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 Ofgem fight for the people of britain on price hikes and also when the companies are offering rubbish customer service","background":null,"additional_details":" Ofgem should be forcing the power supply companies not to have such big profits and put the prices up so highly they should be capped at what level the prices can increase etc They should also fight for the customer if they have a problem instead of passing the buck and saying they do not deal with customer issues. there should be only one power supply regulator that rules in favour of the customer and not allow the people of britain to be charged extortionate amount by power companies.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-11T22:59:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:50.288Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-09T11:56:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-09T11:56:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T22:59:46.000Z","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":9524,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9524.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":"Re-invest in a better education in British schools. ","background":null,"additional_details":"This is to develop a stronger, better education for the children of the UK, to use to their advantage, to take all of the things they learn with them to help find work. 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Any adult who makes a purchase of ANYTHING detrimental or deleterious to the wellbeing of a child, be it drugs, alcohol, pornography or unsuitable movies or videogames for their age should suffer STRICT penalties, as should the retailer who colludes with the parent. Careless parenting is the root cause of so many social ills, and this needs to be addressed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-11T23:19:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:50.402Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T09:22:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T09:22:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T23:19:41.000Z","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":9531,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9531.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":"Windscreen Tax Disc yes, Why no M.O.T. Disc & Insurance disc ?","background":null,"additional_details":"Think it is time for a disc to show your vehicle is insured and has an  M.O. 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This may be factor in recent riots and criminal behaviour.\r\nThe cost of family holidays rises sharply during the fixed school holiday period. The rules on taking children out of school during term time are not clear and vary from school to school.\r\nFixed school holiday dates are not always convenient for the parent's work commitments or childminding arrangements.\r\nThe govt, should introduce an allowance of flexible holidays that can be taken in addition to a much reduced period of fixed holiday dates.\r\nChildren who are constantly disruptive in school, fail to attend regularly, or who are involved in criminal acts during holiday periods might have their allowance cut as a punishment causing parents to be more responsible or face losing their holiday dates.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T00:21:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:50.593Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T10:47:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-22T11:47:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T00:21:06.000Z","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":9732,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9732.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":"Fines for uncaring parents","background":null,"additional_details":"If a police officer has to take time to return a child to his/her home due to troublemaking or being unattended at a late time OR the child is troublemaking.... Then becuase the child is the parent's reponsibility and the officer's time is effectively taken up with the child and not on patroling the parent shoudl pay for the time used - say 30pd , after say three fines in a year a automatic referral to social services as dereliction of duty has ocurred repeatedly.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T07:25:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.030Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-04T15:13:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-01-04T16:13:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T07:25:14.000Z","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":9896,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9896.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 full, independent, public and open inquiry into the recent Riots","background":null,"additional_details":"Recognising that no theory or measures that are not based on a full and detailed understanding of the causes and handling of the recent Riots will reduce the risk and impact of such events in the future, we call on the Government to launch a full Public Inquiry, which must be open, independent, well funded and not proscribed in its terms of reference.\r\n\r\nIt must address, among other points, the social root causes of the unrest, the speed, magnitude and nature of the Police response, including whether they had adequate leadership, numbers and resources, and the role of social media not merely in possibly facilitating the unrest but in supporting, informing and protecting those caught up in it, and in catalysing recovery efforts. It should also address whether Police and Government are adequately equipped to respond in the rapid manner which the modern communications environment requires, and whether any proposed measures will genuinely reduce the likelihood or impact of a recurrence.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:47:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.638Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T11:05:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T11:05:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:47:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9915,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9915.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":"Tax the Bad Rap music","background":null,"additional_details":"We have seen that cigarettes and liquor attract high tax because they are not good for health and society.\r\n\r\nSimilarly the 2011 UK riots have shown that the Rap music which glorifies drugs, sex and violence is also destroying the very fabric of this society. This kind of music has been a major factor for kids and impressionable youth to come on street and indulge in looting and violence.\r\n\r\nAs it cannot be stopped from production, we want the Govt. to introduce Bap-Rap tax to make it prohibitively expensive for people to buy it and thus reduce its circulation in the vulnerable sections of the society.\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:55:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.711Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T07:50:33.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T07:50:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:55:40.000Z","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":19324,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19324.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 councils give sunday free parking to save the high street.","background":null,"additional_details":"Expensive parking is one of the biggest deterents of the high street. 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They are all currently full and we need the ability to hand out custodial sentencing without the need for early release.  Prisons take years to build and this needs to done immediately.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T10:34:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.123Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T10:10:00.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-17T11:10:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T10:34:51.000Z","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":10335,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10335.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban the use of gadolinium contrast agents in our hospitals!","background":null,"additional_details":"I have been injured by extravasation at a London hospital after the administraiton of a gadolinum contrast agent, Dotarem, for which I am now suffering terribly and no UK doctors is able to help me. In view of the terrbile consequence the use of this product has on people's health and in view of its high costs, I urge the government to ban it completely from UK hospitals. It is bomb ready to explode with serious consequence in view of the high toxicity of this metal which is not properly used and can dissociate easily from its ligand.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:13:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.386Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:43:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:43:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:13:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10344,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10344.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":"Maximum Penalty for Domestic Burglaries","background":null,"additional_details":"Domestic Burgleries should received high penalties. Burglars should be imprisoned and made to pay damages to their victims.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:20:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.413Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T10:21:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T10:21:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:20:27.000Z","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":14745,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14745.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 young people an incentive to recycle aluminium and glass drink cans","background":null,"additional_details":"Please devise schemes to give rewards and incentives to young people to recycle glass and aluminium  and steel drink bottles and cans.\r\n\r\nOur roads, pavements and grass verges are littered with discarded bottles and cans.\r\n\r\nCan we go back to the old system in which lemonade and soft drink bottles had a \"deposit\"  on them which was returned when you took the bottle back to the shop.    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This would stimulate the economy, lower fuel prices ect,ect. But how do we pay for this? THE UNITED KINGDOM SHOULD LEAVE THE EUROPEAN UNION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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It is either immoral or there is no legal authority to bomb TV transmitters or non-military targets. We wish to minimise all deaths in Libya. The government needs to find a political solution.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:49:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.623Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:19:28.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-15T11:19:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:49:46.000Z","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":10411,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10411.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":"UK Visas for New Zealanders, Australians and South Africans","background":null,"additional_details":"Reduce the point required for New Zealand and Australian and South African citizens who apply for UK visas and exclude citizens from these nations to the quotas that currently apply to non-EU nations.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T11:50:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.627Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T13:05:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T13:05:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T11:50:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10437,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10437.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":"Look to Japan not America for solutions following the riots.","background":null,"additional_details":"In March a tsunami hit Japan causing great devastation, yet no one rioted, no one looted, no one was murdered. Everyone behaved civilised.\r\n\r\nThe government now wants to study how the USA, the most dysfunctional society in the developed world, and arguably from where many of our own social ills originate from, handles such gang behaviour,\r\n\r\nLets us instead study the example set by Japan and ask them how they've got their society so right.  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This does not come close to covering the cost of policing that incident, does not act as a deterrent for inappropriate behaviour and ultimately costs taxpayers millions in Policing and NHS bills. There is also the issue that officers dealing with these yobs are taken away from dealing with other issues on our streets\r\n\r\nIf arrested for drunk and disordely behaviour, a harder and less tolerant example should be set and a minimum fine of 500 should be handed out for every offence. If the person can not pay then the bailiffs should be sent in","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-12T12:23:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:52.853Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T10:37:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-17T11:37:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T12:23:10.000Z","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":10499,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10499.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":"All adults should pay something for prescriptions","background":null,"additional_details":"Please allow fairness when sick. 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This would reduce waste volume, encourage innovation and new industry in this country (in the form of development of products and work to collect and process re-usables), reduce impact on the environment and encourage supermarkets to be more responsible and pro-active about packaging of goods.\r\nThe legislation could be expanded to cover all goods,  within say, 7 years.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-26T09:00:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.905Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-30T10:57:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-30T10:57:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-26T09:00:17.000Z","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":15006,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15006.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 vat on fruit fruit and veg","background":null,"additional_details":"Instead of charging more for fast foods, which people will most likely continue to buy while sacrificing other items, i propose that VAT is scrapped on all fresh fruit and vegetables, bought and sold in the UK.\r\n\r\nThis will incentivise the public to eat healthier, save money, and increase productivy with less sick days being taken\r\n\r\nIn the long term, this will also reduce the burden on the NHS, treating preventable diseases- diabetes, obesity etc.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-26T11:01:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:09.001Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T12:54:24.000Z","closed_at":"2011-12-02T13:54:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-26T11:01:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15908,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15908.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":"Move Summer Bank Holiday back to Summertime","background":null,"additional_details":"Every year it's the same, a cold, miserable, usually wet August Bank holiday. Why can't we have a Summer Bank holiday in the summer? So we can enjoy long warm days and barmy evenings. Move it out of August (the start of autumn if you ask me) and enjoy it in June or July.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-03T11:41:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:12.131Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-06T09:12:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-06T09:12:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-03T11:41:54.000Z","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":15339,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15339.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"The '.co.uk' suffix to be restricted to British based domain names ","background":null,"additional_details":"The public are misled into believing that domain names ending in '.co.uk' have a significant connection with the UK.\r\nThe internet suffix '.co.uk' should be a quality kite mark restricted to users with physical assets in the UK. 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Through PSHE education children and young people acquire and extend the knowledge and skills they need as they (and their communities) grow and change, so that they can be safe, healthy and economically secure.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-30T06:10:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.215Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-09T10:55:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-09T10:55:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-30T06:10:38.000Z","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":15592,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15592.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":"Estate agent restrictions","background":null,"additional_details":"Banks were blamed for the recession but estate agents were worse. When we have disposable income they encourage us to increase selling prices & in times of shortage, the only option for buyers is to pay. Banks colluded to provide maximum mortgage; beyond affordable!\r\nThe incentive to pay more must be removed.  Estate agents should work for a fixed fee restricted to a sensible amount for the work involved.\r\nThis should be set by government so that encouraging a seller to ‘put on another few thousand’ would only benefit the seller.\r\nBecause they work on a percentage, it is in their interest to increase beyond reason.\r\nAlternatively, or also, relate the loan to the main earner’s salary like it used to be at 2.5 times.\r\nMaybe if house prices followed inflation more people could afford them. What chance do young people have now?  Don’t let estate agents ruin the country again.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-31T17:45:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.003Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T08:36:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-02T08:36:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-31T17:45:44.000Z","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":15626,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15626.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":"Prevent future \"boom & bust\" cycles by legislating for all UK property transactions to be controlled by the government ","background":null,"additional_details":"\"Boom & bust\" cycles in the UK have been caused by the collective aspirational greed of homeowners & estate agents forcing property prices to often ridiculous levels. The government should assume responsibility for setting fixed, non-negotiable prices of UK housing with all sales, private & public, forced to use a central government \"estate agency\". This radical yet logical proposal eliminates the \"greed\" factor. It would require, inter alia, severely curtailing \"buy to let\" & ceasing all council house sales. Current prices are too high & must be reduced. A healthy house-linked economy - new kitchens, bathrooms, furniture etc, - is improved by a regular turnover of housing stock . Since aspirational greed cannot be controlled and will continue to be a permanent risk to the stability of the UK economy, it follows that only intervention at the most fundamental level will \"cure\" the problem. 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This makes them guilty of manslaughter.\r\nA new law should be introduced to the effect of “ANY PERSON FOUND GUILTY OF SELLING DRUGS SHOULD GET AN AUTOMATIC CUSTODIAL SENTENCE OF AT LEAST 10 YEARS – with no early release.\r\nEventually this would slow if not stop the sale of drugs.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-01T07:53:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.200Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T11:42:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T11:42:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T07:53:38.000Z","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":15679,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15679.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":"oppose steel job losses by renationailsing Tata UK steel","background":null,"additional_details":"we urge no steel jobs and skills losses by renationailsing British (Tata UK) steel, for the third time, with compensation only in case(s) of proven need.An island state must have an iron and steel industry\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-01T11:02:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.300Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T08:40:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-02T08:40:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T11:02:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15514,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15514.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 abortion on grounds of social/psychological circumstances, but allow abortion if life threating to mother or embryo's crippling genetic disease","background":null,"additional_details":"HMG should legislate against abortion on grounds of social circumstances or mild psychological conditions of the parent but allow abortion, on medical advice, if life threating to the mother or for crippling genetic disease of the embryo. There is no need to abort a healthy child for social circumstances as she/he can be taken into care. However screening embryos for genetic diseases before implanting IVF embryos OR during early stages of pregnancy (like less than 13 weeks old) in order to identify carriers of crippling genetic diseases is an ethical & worthwhile cause. Human embryos less than 13 weeks old are a group of cells without consciousness. Therefore abortion should preferably be done for embryos less than 13 weeks old. However due to the series tests needed to support the medical grounds for abortion, it may not always be possible for an abortion to be much less than 24 weeks of pregnancy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-08-31T08:26:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.756Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T06:32:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T06:32:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-31T08:26:19.000Z","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":15645,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15645.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":"Shoe shops to stock large sizes","background":null,"additional_details":"I think it unfair that those with larger feet suffer from shoe shops not stocking footwear suitable for them. More and more men and women are finding themselves unable to purchase shoes in-store and have to face higher prices and limited choice online. Shoe shops may be saving themselves money by not stocking sizes above 12 and 9  for men and women respectively, but I believe the government should take action and negotiate with footwear retailers. 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It is obscene to think that such data could be divulged to a company in these circumstances. The Freedom of Information Act should be amended to protect university research from being misappropriated by large corporations / companies who stand to benefit financially from the findings. It is vital to maintain public trust to ensure participation in future studies. If this goes unchallenged, then all academic research could be under threat in the UK and make any study the focus of corporate interference or smearing. Public money used to fund vital research should not be used to benefit large companies in this manner.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-01T16:56:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.426Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-06T10:55:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-06T11:55:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T16:56:15.000Z","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":15887,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15887.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":"Removing incapcity benefit and create changes ","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like the Government to consider the situation with long term unemployed aged 17- 45.\r\nIncapacity payments or its replacement , the persons male or female who receive it must have regular medical checks:\r\nAlso a means test on savings etc.\r\nIf they own a car , and can afford to upkeep its running this should be taken into account.Or even pets such as dogs.\r\nConcessionary bus passes where they claim they are disabled unless certified and stamped by an independent doctor not own.\r\nWithdrawn if they are long term alcoholics or drug illegal takers.\r\nShould report to nearest Job Centre weekly , have a minimum payment of benefits based being lower than the taxable earned wage of an employed person.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-03T07:03:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:12.076Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-05T08:39:09.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-05T09:39:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-03T07:03:01.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15946,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15946.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":"Block future referendums on reinstating capital punishment.","background":null,"additional_details":"Capital punishment is categorically wrong. Society should by no means ever have the right to decide when it is time for someone to die, or the power to prevent the reformation of a criminal, no matter how severe the crime committed. I strongly believe that the government, as a prominent champion of freedom across the vast expanse of the globe, should pass a bill effectively blocking any future referendums to reinstate the irreversible, ultimate punishment; the death penalty. 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The governement should also encourage external organisations who are in receipt of government money to manage public services to do the same, possibly by offering incentive schemes, or penalty schemes for the future employment of staff.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-03T12:11:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:12.148Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-05T08:40:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-05T08:40:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-03T12:11:26.000Z","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":16313,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16313.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":"Alcohol rehab aftercare","background":null,"additional_details":"Thousands are spent on alcohol rehab per person every year, but little or no aftercare is provided. Aftercare works, is very cost effective and give alcoholics a support system in their recovery. As with most illnesses, alcoholism requires positive aftercare support that works and is cost effective compared to initial treatment. Is usually run by recovering volunteers, welcomes individuals at all stages of recovery and is run locally with minimal cost.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-09-07T07:12:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:13.380Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T10:51:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-15T09:51:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-07T07:12:08.000Z","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":[]}}]}