UK Parliament Petitions

Create an asylum scheme for LGBT+ Russians to seek asylum in the UK

We would like the Government to create a scheme which provides safe passage and asylum for Russia’s LGBT+ community, who we believe are all at serious risk following Russia adding the ‘international LGBT social movement’ to its list of extr

Review NHS Compensation for cases of negligence

I would like there to be a review into compensation for clinical negligence in the NHS, such as when an elderly person dies in a medical setting through neglect and carelessness. I think compensation is currently too low and unjust.

Create state-owned housing for MPs to use

We want there to be state-owned housing for MPs to use and stay in in support of their work, which are restricted in cost and size.

Review children’s services processes for removing children from their parents

We would like there to be a review of how children’s services remove children from their parents, which looks at how evidence-based assessments, independent oversight, family support, and legal safeguards are incorporated into the process.

Update the Health and Safety at Work Act to be gender neutral

I believe this law uses outdated gendered language like “his employees”, and that it should be updated to be more inclusive as it applies to everyone regardless of their gender. I believe updating this language would reflect the UK’s commit

Taping all Social Service Interactions with people, to be provided in court

I call for all interactions between individuals and social services particularly in family court cases, such as interviews, home visits, assessments, and other related proceedings, to be recorded (audio and/or video), and for the law to ens

Ban automatic renewals/changes to image licence conditions in model contracts

Introduce a legal requirement for modelling agencies to obtain a model’s explicit written consent before agreeing to new image-usage licences or renewals, including after representation ends. Require full disclosure of contracts and fees, w

Introduce food allergy cards for those with allergies

This petition calls on the government to introduce a food allergy card. The food allergy card could be issued to anyone with a food allergy, detailing their allergy and severity. Cardholders could present their allergy card to any food esta

Launch a review into the Government's definition of anti-Muslim hostility

We want the Government to launch a review into its definition of anti-Muslim hostility, to ensure it cannot restrict or discourage lawful criticism, debate, satire or scrutiny of Islam, Islamic beliefs or political ideologies, while protect

Fund transportation for compulsory school age children to catchment schools

Ensure children can access free school transport to their school where transport is required regardless of school choice. We think current rules financially penalise families for choosing a catchment or feeder school and undermine genuine p

Appoint a Minister for Men and Boys to lead national change

We call on the UK Government to appoint a Minister for Men and Boys to lead a national strategy addressing challenges affecting boys and men, including serious violence, suicide, education, health, employment and wellbeing, ensuring coordin

Ban bicycles on roads with a speed limit above 30mph

Ban bicycles on roads with a speed limit above 30mph, as the majority of the cyclists never go above this speed.

Create and fund a new body to oversee the provision of palliative care

We believe the NHS was not set up to provide palliative care, and that we need a new body to oversee provision of all palliative care. We think the NHS is about treatment and prevention and that care for those with life ending diseases and

Ban unsolicited marketing or doorstep cold calling and scams

Ban all forms of unsolicited doorstep marketing and commercial cold calling to protect consumers, with a specific focus on safeguarding elderly and vulnerable individuals from what we believe can be predatory sales tactics and scams.

Require universities to explain degree career routes and job prospects

Require universities to give prospective students clear information about the full career route before they enrol or become financially committed, including what the degree does and does not qualify them to do, & further training, exams, pr

Cap fares for wheelchair-accessible taxis and fund improved access

Cap wheelchair-accessible taxis cost at the same rate as a standard taxi for the same journey. We also call on the Government to provide funding to ensure access to wheelchair-accessible taxis is improved so disabled people can access taxis

Legally require lingerie-specific fitting rooms to be women-only

Legally require that lingerie-specific fitting rooms are reserved exclusively for women.

Tax cyclists for road use

We want the Government to tax cyclists, a personal tax for every adult who rides a bicycle on roads.

Update child maintenance regulations to better recognise equal care arrangements

Introduce a presumption of equal care where children live roughly equally with both parents. Update regulation 50 guidance to reduce reliance on Child Benefit to determine which parent is liable for child maintenance payments.

Review rising costs & financial pressures on the UK hospitality sector

We call on the Government to launch a review into rising costs facing UK hospitality, including National Insurance, minimum wage, VAT, business rates and supplier costs. We are concerned these pressures could threaten jobs, high streets and

Review regulation of crossbows and introduce licensing

We ask the UK Government to review existing legislation relating to crossbows and to introduce a licensing system to improve public safety and support effective policing.

Arm all police officers with firearms

We call on the Government to ensure all police officers can carry firearms, not just authorised firearms officers.

Make supporting documentation for estate inventory and accounts compulsory

We think the Government should bring in a law to make it compulsory to provide supporting documentation with estate accounts, so that executors and administrators can be held to account properly.

Make non payment for services a criminal offence, equivalent to theft

Amend the Theft Act 1968 or introduce new legislation so that non payment for services is recognised as a criminal offence, equivalent to theft of goods. Ensure police have clear powers to investigate and act.

Disallow fixed charges on fresh water and wastewater on water bill.

Many water companies have increased prices of supply without reinvestment in the system. Raw sewage has been pumped into the environment where the clean-up is again billed to customers as price increases. Bonuses and dividends should not co