UK Parliament Petitions

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

17,310 petitions

Provide funding for all schools to have a social worker

I think that all children deserve to have access to an independent person who they can share their worries and fears with as they need within their school days not having to wait to fit criteria set by others and disturbing their life creat

closedOpened 17 Mar 2025
216

signatures

Require people who run over cats to stop and to report it, and impose fine

We call on the Government to introduce a fine for people who run over cats as Owners have to pay vet bill no fault of their own. We think it’s not right, and think a fine should be introduced even if it’s only a £50 fine

openOpened 26 Jun 2026
215

signatures

Create a visa route for Palestinian Orphans and Simplify Adoption Processes

We think the Government should establish a clear and accessible process for bringing orphaned babies to the UK, ensuring that prospective adoptive parents, charities, or other responsible entities can apply for visas on their behalf.

closedOpened 3 Apr 2025
215

signatures

Make Black history part of the curriculum in all schools

We think that the celebration of Black history in England should not be relegated to one month a year and should be made mandatory across all schools in England from ages 8-16. It should not be separate history because it is a part of Briti

closedOpened 8 Nov 2024
215

signatures

Make Makaton Training Mandatory In Care, Education & Extracurricular Settings

Make Makaton Level 1 training compulsory for people working in care, education and extracurricular activities.

openOpened 15 Jun 2026
214

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Reverse the withdrawal of funding for security and leadership apprenticeships

Reverse the withdrawal of funding for key security and leadership apprenticeships. Maintain funding for relevant programmes, consult with industry, and ensure apprenticeship policy supports sectors facing rising pressure due to for example

closedOpened 20 Apr 2026
214

signatures

Ban aspartame in our food and drinks

I call on the government to ban the additive aspartame/E951 in food and beverages. I think that the precautionary principle should be key to safeguard public health.

closedOpened 15 Oct 2025
214

signatures

Fund autism & SEND specific water safety & swimming lessons, include in EHCP

Autistic children face higher drowning risk, yet no requirement for adapted swimming lessons/water safety training. We ask the Government to review this risk, and to fund autism and SEND adapted lessons with trained instructors and to inclu

openOpened 13 Oct 2026
213

signatures

Require asylum claims to meet the same evidential standard as other routes

We ask the Government to require asylum claims to be assessed against the same standards of verified identity, evidence and background checks as other legal immigration routes, ensuring fixed decision timeframes, enforced removal after fail

openOpened 11 Sept 2026
213

signatures

Change the statutory term ‘Special Educational Needs’ to more inclusive language

Change the term “Special Educational Needs (SEN)” in education legislation and statutory guidance to more inclusive, modern terminology such as “Additional Learning Needs” or “Learning Needs”, including in the SEND Code of Practice and rele

closedOpened 13 Mar 2026
213

signatures

Amend the home buying process in England to align with Scotland

We ask the UK Government to reform property law in England to align more closely with the Scottish model. The process in Scotland makes offers legally binding earlier, which we think helps reduce fall-throughs and creates a more secure, fai

closedOpened 30 Sept 2025
213

signatures

New permanent residence visa for skilled workers with no access to benefits

Create a new permanent residence visa with no access to benefits for existing skilled workers as a transitional arrangement under the earned settlement scheme.

openOpened 19 Aug 2026
212

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Review and strengthen child car seat law

We want the Government to review current child car seat law to strengthen it. We believe the current law is derived from outdated research. Recent research has suggested that the law should be updated, better protecting children on every jo

openOpened 8 Jun 2026
212

signatures

Introduce laws to allow children to use puberty blockers, choose gender & names

Introduce laws and safeguards to make sure that transgender children are legally able to use puberty blockers (but not undergo surgery until 18) and are able to change their names legally themselves. I want the government to ensure they are

closedOpened 22 Dec 2025
212

signatures

Only allow a change of prime minister through a general election

Pass a law to ensure that if a Prime Minister leaves office a new general election is held.

closedOpened 29 Aug 2025
212

signatures

Create a task force to improve safety and justice for women and children

We want the Government to create a national task force to work with relevant charities. It should focus on preventing harm to women and children, improving victim support, and increasing conviction rates for abuse, violence, and exploitatio

closedOpened 22 Aug 2025
212

signatures

Introduce a Minister for Deportations at the Home Office

Introduce a dedicated Minister for Deportations at the Home Office, with their own team and budget, focused solely on deportations.

closedOpened 23 May 2025
212

signatures

Mandatory minimum sentences for offences relating to indecent images of children

We call on the Government to increase the mandatory minimum sentence for all offences relating to indecent images of children to at least 15 years.

closedOpened 8 Apr 2025
212

signatures

Don't reduce the number of trials by jury

There have been reports that the Government may reduce the number of trials by jury. We believe we must retain the right to trial by jury to prevent miscarriages of justice.

closedOpened 17 Feb 2025
212

signatures

Government funding for home-educated children: ensure fair educational support.

We urge the Government to provide financial support to home-educating families, similar to per-pupil school funding. This could help cover educational materials, resources, and extracurricular activities, ensuring equitable access to qualit

closedOpened 27 Nov 2024
212

signatures

Publish assessment of China’s Ethnic Unity Law & transnational repression risks

We call on the Government to publish a standalone assessment of whether China’s Ethnic Unity Law increases the risk of transnational repression for UK residents, and for the assessment to provide recommendations on measures to protect those

openOpened 4 Sept 2026
211

signatures

Ban hormone and endocrine disruptors from all menstrual products

Introduce a law making it illegal for any period products—including pads, tampons, and reusable wear—to contain hormone disruptors. The government must mandate independent safety testing and set legal toxic limits to protect highly absorben

openOpened 15 Jun 2026
211

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Implement a mandatory DNA register for everyone born in or arriving in the UK.

The implementation of a mandatory DNA database could help solve crimes more quickly and aid in the resolution of unclosed cases. It could also be an aid in removing potential suspects from police workloads if they aren't a DNA match.

closedOpened 10 Apr 2026
211

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Make Universities free for all

We want to make Universities accessible for all, as we think higher education should be a right not a privilege for the wealthy. End tuition fees at Universities and make higher education free and accessible for all—no debt, no barriers, ju

closedOpened 8 Aug 2025
211

signatures

Fund Child Contact Centre visits for parents

Some individuals are ordered by the courts to attend a child contact centre for supervised or supported contact. We feel this should be funded by the Government.

closedOpened 12 Mar 2025
211

signatures

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