UK Parliament Petitions

Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.

16,242 petitions

Hold a public inquiry into the work of the Family Courts

We think there are huge inefficiencies in the family court system. We think this leads to delays, incorrect appointments, wrong outcomes and lack of contact between parents and children. We believe hundreds of thousands of people are affect

closedOpened 29 Nov 2024
229

signatures

Immediately close all asylum hotels & deport all illegal migrants living there

The Government pledged to close down asylum hotels in its manifesto for the 2024 General Election.

openOpened 3 Sept 2026
228

signatures

Review and improve safeguarding for children before and after adoption

Review and strengthen safeguarding for children before and after adoption by improving multi-agency working, recognising professional judgement alongside evidence, and considering routine and unannounced welfare visits before Adoption Order

openOpened 23 Jul 2026
228

signatures

Ban holiday companies from implementing price hikes during school breaks

We feel that families (be that single parent families, one income families or other less fortunate families) are being squeezed by holiday companies with price increases in the school breaks. We feel this is unfair.

closedOpened 12 Mar 2026
228

signatures

Hold public inquiry into racial hatred in England since 2012

We think public attitudes have shifted amid a constant stream of misinformation about minorities and immigration, and that politicians, public figures and so-called "news" channels now lie with impunity.

closedOpened 25 Feb 2026
228

signatures

Make politicians legally responsible for their election promises

Require all individuals standing for public office to sign a legal declaration to say that if elected, they will carry out their duties with honesty and integrity and fulfil their promises to the electorate. Otherwise, I think they should b

closedOpened 8 Sept 2025
228

signatures

Require media retractions be made as visible as original headlines or articles

We think media companies should not be allowed to get away with printing false, misleading and malicious headlines, only to hide the retractions on interior pages or fine print some days later. Retractions should have to have the same promi

closedOpened 16 Apr 2025
228

signatures

Allow the Police to use the public genealogy databases to investigate cold cases

We want law enforcement agencies to be given permission and access to the public genetic genealogy databases; to investigate cold cases.

closedOpened 28 Jan 2025
228

signatures

Review communication of diagnostic results in cases of suspected cancer

Review the communication of diagnostic test results that indicate suspected cancer, and ensure NHS providers are making urgent suspected cancer referrals where national referral criteria are met.

openOpened 3 Sept 2026
227

signatures

Review Investigative and Prosecutorial Standards in Sexual Offence Cases

We call for a review into the investigative and prosecutorial practices in sexual offence cases to ensure fair evidence standards, proper disclosure, and accountability, protecting the integrity of the justice system for all.

openOpened 11 Aug 2026
227

signatures

Fund childcare for working parents immediately after maternity leave ends

We want the Government to change the Funded Childcare for Working Parents scheme in England so eligible parents can access their childcare hours immediately after maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave ends, rather than wai

openOpened 22 Jun 2026
227

signatures

Increase domestic violence maximum sentences and penalties & reform bail laws

We call on Parliament to increase domestic violence maximum sentences and strengthen bail laws by banning bail to high-risk and repeat offenders. Increase penalties for repeat abuse and restraining order breaches to prioritise victim safety

closedOpened 3 Feb 2026
227

signatures

Make Medicine Prescriptions Free for Asthma Pump Users

This petition is very simply calling for the UK Government to give all people with Asthma an exemption from paying the prescription fee. More than three-quarters of people with asthma who pay for their prescriptions said they struggle to a

closedOpened 22 Jan 2026
227

signatures

Make the government legally accountable for delivering its manifesto promises

1. Make manifestos legally binding once a party takes office; 2. Create an independent body or court process for public accountability; 3. Permit legal action when governments fail or neglect to deliver on their stated policies

closedOpened 5 Dec 2025
227

signatures

Require a UK wide referendum before donating £10 Million or more to any country

Before any UK government can donate more than £10 million to any foreign country there should be a UK national referendum held and the result should be legally binding.

closedOpened 30 Jul 2025
227

signatures

Ban intelligence services use of public personal data for creating/training AI

Prevent government intelligence services from taking personal data from the internet and other public places and using it to create and/or train artificial intelligence/ algorithms/information technology of any kind.

closedOpened 23 Jul 2025
227

signatures

Require an expert to examine a pet before seizure under the Dangerous Dogs Act

Stop the police taking family pets without an expert there to examine the pet. I think this causes unnecessary stress for all involved and I believe the condition a lot of these animals get returned in is disgusting.

closedOpened 23 Apr 2025
227

signatures

Regulate small animal breeding

We want the Government to regulate small animal breeding that would protect small animals from over breeding and coming to harm. We want there to be the same standards as there is with dogs as there are a large amount of small animals in re

closedOpened 16 Jan 2025
227

signatures

Include British Citizens Studying Medicine Abroad in NHS Training Prioritisation

The Government should work to ensure the inclusion of British citizens who studied medicine abroad in internationally recognised institutions, in the NHS foundation and specialty training prioritisation, so they are not treated the same as

openOpened 7 Sept 2026
226

signatures

Fund wildlife vet care and give rehabilitators access to medicines.

We want the Government to amend the Veterinary Medicines Regulations to allow qualified wildlife rehabilitators regulated access to essential medicines, and to work with the RCVS to establish a funded framework requiring vets to cooperate w

openOpened 10 Aug 2026
226

signatures

Allow for shorter visa extensions & HIS refunds for migrants nearing ILR

We want the Government to allow migrants and dependents who are close to qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain to be able to apply for shorter visa extensions and receive a refund of Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) payments that is p

openOpened 6 Jul 2026
226

signatures

Allow National Lottery funds to support social housing

Allow National Lottery funds to support social housing at social rent, whether provided by local authorities, community land trusts, housing co-operatives, or other not-for-profit providers. Change the rules relating to the principle of add

closedOpened 17 Dec 2025
226

signatures

Outright ban on all XL Bully dogs

We think the 2024 ban that allowed existing XL bully dogs to hold an exemption certificate is clearly not working given the continuing number of serious attacks. We think that the dogs are clearly not suitable for domestic settings and need

closedOpened 15 Oct 2025
226

signatures

Fund cervical screening every 3 yrs or more frequently, lower minimum age to 18

Reduce the age at which routine cervical screening is first offered, to 18. Require routine testing every 3 years, fully funded, rather than 5 years, for non HPV positive individuals and increase funding for more frequent testing.

closedOpened 17 Jul 2025
226

signatures

Legalise and regulate e-scooters & e-bikes exceeding current limits for road use

Introduce a regulated framework allowing privately owned e-scooters and higher-speed e-bikes on roads, with a two-tier system: low-speed devices with basic registration, and higher-speed devices requiring a simple licence, ID and annual fee

openOpened 27 Apr 2026
225

signatures

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