UK Parliament Petitions

Fund awareness & training for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Thrombosis

We urge the Government to fund a national campaign to raise awareness of Heparin’s potential side effects, and to fund training programs and continuous medical education which include comprehensive information on the drug’s side effects and

Decriminalise the possession and use of marijuana & cannabis products in the UK

We urge the Government to review the classification of marijuana and decriminalise the possession and use of marijuana and cannabis-related products in the UK. We believe people shouldn’t be prosecuted or fined for what we believe is a priv

Require time & space for Muslim children to pray at school & education

We want the government to require schools to have a designated room & adequate time in the school day (if outside break times) for Muslim children to carry out prayers. Ablution (cleansing the body) is required before praying. We want educa

Mandate the installation of solar panels on all new buildings

The government has pledged to construct 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament. We think there should be legislation that all of these new homes must have solar panels. We think this must be incorporated into building regulations i

Ban ambient music in public places

We think hospitals and public transport should be places of calm. We think private concerns which we all must use, such as supermarkets, should also be prohibited from playing loud music.

Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees

We call on the Government to create a legal entitlement to two weeks (10 working days) of paid bereavement leave for employees, which can be taken flexibly and in separate periods where needed, to ensure consistent protection for bereaved w

Chemical castration for all those convicted of child sexual abuse

We think that for all those found guilty in cases of child grooming and sexual abuse, along with a custodial period, they should be chemically castrated to help prevent repeating this behaviour.

Provide funding to increase police presence on the streets

We want more funding to increase police presence on our streets. We think that police need to be seen daily, as a non-threatening but quiet and reassuring presence. We feel that knife crime is out of control, there is a general feeling of u

Increase the statutory paternity leave allowance for fathers of multiple births

We believe the Government should increase paternity leave allowance for fathers of multiple births, such as in the case of twins or triplets. We think it’s unfair that fathers are expected to return to work after two weeks in the event of m

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

Fund recovery wards in hospitals for mothers that have newborns in NICU

Fund separate wards for mothers who have babies in the NICU where they don’t have to watch other mothers bonding with their babies. It could be a space for women in the same position to seek comfort and reassurance from each other.

Give PhD students full government funded childcare hours

Allow doctoral research to also receive the 30 funded hours for childcare regardless of taxable income.

Review sentences and punishments for sexual assault and rape cases

Introduce stronger sentences for sexual assault and rape on par with manslaughter and murder. Review training for investigators to ensure better survivor support and a justice system that ensures accountability, deterrence, and long-term pu

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Fund research into the causes, treatment & medical training for Fibromyalgia

I would like the Government to invest in research into the causes of Fibromyalgia, and fund better training for all health professionals who may encounter sufferers and a better care pathway that is more effective and accessible to Fibromya

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.