UK Parliament Petitions

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

17,310 petitions

Require and fund all schools to provide swimming lessons in Key Stages 2 to 4

Given the recent events we want Government to ensure all school children are given mandatory swimming on the curriculum at every school, from key stage 2 right until the end of key stage 4. Too many children are leaving school unable to swi

openOpened 20 Jul 2026
61

signatures

Require all diversity training in employment settings to cover ADHD

Require all diversity training programmes in employment settings to include ADHD alongside Autism. We believe this disorder is widely misunderstood by employers, causing employees to face prejudice and avoidable consequences. Education of A

openOpened 15 Jun 2026
61

signatures

Mandate AI Transparency in hiring practices for UK Based Businesses

We want the Government to force UK Based Employers to provide clarification in rejection emails as to whether an AI system (such as Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)) was used to provide the initial rejection and to provide a means for a 'R

closedOpened 13 May 2026
61

signatures

Establish a judge-led inquiry into UK response to international sex trafficking

Establish a judge-led statutory public inquiry to examine whether UK authorities, regulators and institutions responded appropriately to credible allegations of international sex trafficking networks connected to the UK, and whether reforms

closedOpened 16 Apr 2026
61

signatures

Match US transparency by releasing all existing UAP records

Match US transparency by releasing all existing UAP records.

closedOpened 7 Apr 2026
61

signatures

Raise awareness of, and increase sentences for, “honour”-based killings

We call on the Government to increase mandatory minimum sentences for “honour”-based killings, and make it mandatory for schools to teach students about it.

closedOpened 25 Mar 2026
61

signatures

Require public access defibrillators on all new housing developments

Make it compulsory for all housing developers to install a community public access defibrillator on all new housing estates for planning permission to be approved. Costs should be covered by estate management fees.

closedOpened 5 Mar 2026
61

signatures

Publicly call for the relocation of UN Headquarters to Gaza

We urge the UK Government to publicly call for the relocation of the UN headquarters in New York to Gaza. The UK, for historic reasons, has contributed to events that still have repercussions in Gaza and the Middle East. This proposal could

closedOpened 10 Mar 2026
61

signatures

Create power to permanently remove vehicles from dangerous/undocumented drivers

Enact a Law to give Magistrates and Police powers to remove vehicles permanently from those not entitled to be on the road or whose actions on the road endanger the general public. Those vehicles would then be crushed or sold (if viable) an

closedOpened 12 Mar 2026
61

signatures

Make Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & 2 January bank holidays & seek UK alignment

I would like Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and 2nd January made bank holidays and also for the UK Government to seek to unify all bank holidays throughout the year across the entirety of the UK by working with the Scottish and Northern Iris

closedOpened 11 Feb 2026
61

signatures

Extend the time limit to 10 years for medical negligence claims for ill patients

Extend the time limit to 10 years for patients who can prove they were too unwell to claim within the current 3 year period. This is to give sick patients a similar right for justice as patients well enough to claim in the shorter period.

closedOpened 29 Jan 2026
61

signatures

Review welfare policies to incentivise work

We ask the Government to review welfare policies to ensure they incentivise employment and do not increase the tax burden on working people. We believe current changes risk discouraging work and increasing unfair pressure on taxpayers.

closedOpened 14 Jan 2026
61

signatures

Strengthen laws & penalties for online harassment/stalking and improve support

Reform stalking and online harassment offences so they carry stronger penalties; establish clear standards for police response and the use of digital evidence; increase funding and access to support services for victims including legal guid

closedOpened 15 Dec 2025
61

signatures

Reclaim Our Pavements - End Dangerous Parking By Mandating Enforcement Of Fines

Legislate to mandate local traffic authorities to enforce endorsable fines for pavement parking within 24 hours of the offence, including when based on public photographic evidence. Fines should start at £100, escalate daily for ongoing off

closedOpened 2 Dec 2025
61

signatures

Trial digital ID on new arrivals before UK citizens.

The Government has said digital ID is to tackle illegal immigration. We ask that it is first applied to all new arrivals only, for the remainder of this Parliament. Its effectiveness should be measured and published transparently before imp

closedOpened 12 Nov 2025
61

signatures

Stop income tax on employees' tips in hospitality industry

Tips help an industry already on its knees, desperately trying to keep staff willing to work in hospitality after the fallout of Covid and Brexit. Tips help small businesses keep hardworking teams employed when they can't afford to raise th

closedOpened 10 Dec 2025
61

signatures

Ban granting bail for a new offence allegedly committed while on bail

Ban granting people bail for a second offence if they are already on bail.

closedOpened 30 Oct 2025
61

signatures

Align to Intl. Law to Protect Farming as Cultural Heritage & Nat’l SecurityAsset

To formally recognise farming/ farm stewardship as a protected element of the UK’s national cultural heritage, essential to national security, food sovereignty, environmental stewardship. Ensure its protection in UK law under existing inte

closedOpened 9 Dec 2025
61

signatures

Ban Bluefin Tuna sportfishing tournaments

We believe the Government must ban sportfishing of Bluefin Tuna as we feel it is unethical. It is reported these fish have only recently returned to British shores, and many are now being targeted by sportfishing.

closedOpened 23 Sept 2025
61

signatures

Regulate & ban cheaper prices for loyalty card holders

Ban retailers offering cheaper prices for customers who join loyalty schemes. Make fair prices available to all without requiring personal data. Regulate loyalty card practices to protect privacy and low-income households.

closedOpened 21 Aug 2025
61

signatures

Enforce Payments for UK Creative Professionals and Freelancers within 30 Days

Introduce and enforce mandatory maximum payment terms for contracts within the creative industries, no longer than 30 days. Implement effective penalties for businesses that (consistently) fail to adhere to these terms. Support crea

closedOpened 4 Aug 2025
61

signatures

Require MPs and Lords to answer children's questions in a live debate

We ask Parliament to hold a livestreamed debate before each election where MPs and Lords answer live, unscreened questions from children and young people. Questions wouldn’t be shared in advance and would be moderated only for legal/safety

closedOpened 5 Aug 2025
61

signatures

Increase the maximum sentences for historical child abuse cases

Currently, we think the law fails survivors of historical child abuse We are calling for new maximum sentence that apply to historical child abuse cases prosecuted under the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 and the Police, Crime, Senten

closedOpened 16 Sept 2025
61

signatures

Regulate the use of ultrasonic pest repellent devices in the UK

1. Ban the use of ultrasonic pest repellent devices in shared residential buildings and public spaces. 2. Require disclosure and signage where such devices are used. 3. Promote other safe, science-based pest control alternatives. 4. Cons

closedOpened 22 Jul 2025
61

signatures

National Referendum on the Decriminalisation of Abortion in England and Wales

Hold a referendum on decriminalising abortion up to birth, per the June 2025 amendment. Pause the law, consult the public, and review impacts to ensure it reflects Britain’s views. Safeguard women and unborn life.

closedOpened 16 Jul 2025
61

signatures

PreviousPage 212 of 693Next