UK Parliament Petitions

Fund free NHS embryo & egg freezing for endometriosis patients

We call on the Government to fund free egg and embryo freezing on the NHS for people with endometriosis who are at risk of infertility. We believe no one should lose the chance to have a family due to this condition or be denied treatment b

Introduce a statutory duty to track and provide notifications for DWP complaints

We want the UK Government to introduce a statutory duty requiring the DWP to notify claimants about their complaint digitally or by letter at every stage including opened, escalated, or changed, and to legally prohibit closure of any compla

Create a public register of individuals convicted of violent crimes and abuse

Anyone convicted of serious offences such as emotional, mental or physical abuse, domestic abuse and violence, stalking, harassment, violence against children, child abuse, sexual abuse, assault, rape, attempted murder, or murder should be

Ban smoking around bus stops (for at least 9 metres)

I want the Government to ban smoking around bus stops. I feel it is unfair that one person’s smoking can affect and inconvenience everyone who needs to use public transport, including children.

Change the definition of the Child Abduction criminal offence

We believe it should be forbidden for one of the parents to take the child out of its home of residence and deny that child any contact with the other parent, so factually denying their parental right. We want such an act to be included in

Review Children’s Social Care Repeated Placement Moves to Prevent Harm

Review children’s social care repeated placement moves, with an aim to ensure proper support is in place for children, improve safeguarding of foster placements, and introduce stronger accountability when systems fail. We urge action now to

Review into deaths of young people leaving the care system to include over 25s

The review into the deaths of young people leaving the care system should include over 25s. Many struggle throughout their life with the trauma and experience from before, and during, being in care, including with mental health issues, addi

Repeal Pensions Schemes Act provisions on investment of private pension pots

The Government recently had legislation enacted to seize powers over the investment of private pension pots. I want these powers to be abolished.

Mandatory hygiene and allergy certificate for anyone handling or selling food

We call on the Government to introduce a mandatory training and certificate scheme, where anyone handling and selling food must undergo training and obtain a food hygiene and allergy awareness certificate.

Remove VAT from fees for independent SEND schools

In accordance with VAT on all independent schools, there is currently a 20% tax on all independent SEND schools. This petition proposes that fees for these schools are exempted from VAT.

Review guidance on investigating crimes when reported by abusers

Review police guidance on investigating crimes and look at how victims of domestic/ sexual abuse and coercive control can be better protected from further traumatisation when their abusers report them to the police for crimes.

Review Handling of Abuse Reports Where Women Are Subject to Counter Allegations

We call on the Government to review the procedures followed by police forces in England and Wales when responding to reports of abuse against women and girls, particularly where counter-allegations are made by the alleged perpetrator.

Seek to negotiate recognition of licences exempting dogs under the DDA across UK

Dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act are legally required to hold an exemption. Currently England & Wales, Scotland and NI manage their own exemption schemes with no cross recognition. This means dogs cannot be brought to another part o

Ban the sale of rope toys for animals

Ban the sale of rope toys for animals. String and rope are classified as foreign bodies which are dangerous and can cause blockages and death in animals.

Introduce compulsory third party insurance for electric mobility scooters

There is currently no legal requirement for drivers of electric mobility scooters to obtain third party insurance cover; as such any person sustaining injuries through negligence of the driver can have a low chance of claiming compensation.

Fund and require trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming support in schools

Fund and require schools to provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming education in schools. This should include understanding threat responses, co-created sensory tools, protective behaviour policies, and ring-fenced money for early

Allow asylum seekers to work & create a 5-year ILR route for asylum seekers

Pass a law that allows asylum seekers to work as soon as possible to reduce pressure on public funds and so they can support themselves. Create a 5-year route to ILR for asylum seekers who follow the law, contribute to society, and live saf

Require mothers to list the father (if known) on birth certificate if safe to do

Require mothers to name the father on the birth certificate, if known and safe to do so, ensuring equal parental rights and responsibilities. Fathers with no criminal convictions or history of domestic violence should be granted equal paren

All pre-settled status students to be charged home fees instead of international

I would like the government to make it law that students with pre-settled status are eligible for paying home tuition fees and allowed to take out a student loan.

Require landlords to sell vacant properties to house homeless and refugees

With over 700,000 empty homes, 170,000 vacant commercial properties, and around 350,000 homeless people, taxpayers shouldn’t bear the housing burden. Empty properties could be sold to investors committed to easing homelessness for a minimum

Ban the use of concrete walls in football stadiums to prevent serious injury

We ask the Government to introduce legislation to ban the use of concrete perimeter walls in football stadiums. This should include mandatory replacement with safer alternatives such as padded barriers or extended runoff zones, enforced by

Reform copyright law to treat music streaming like radio play

We urge the Government to reform copyright law so that music streaming is treated in the same way as radio play for royalty purposes. We believe artists and performers should be paid fairly for every stream, just as they are for every broad

Make roads outside all schools/nurseries 20mph with metal railings & speed bumps

I think that all roads outside of private and non-private schools and nurseries should have a speed limit of 20mph and also be equipped with metal railings, and speed bumps to slow down traffic near schools.

Ban smoking & vaping during working hours

We urge the Government to pass a law which bans people from smoking and vaping during working hours. We believe this would be better for the environment and allow more work to get done.

Mandate & fund the painting of all English zebra crossing with St George’s Cross

We urge the UK Government to mandate and fund all zebra crossings in England to be painted with the St George’s Cross to boost national pride and showcase English identity. We want funding to cover materials and labours, and exemptions can