UK Parliament Petitions

Increase the age of consent to 20 with exceptions for young people 16-19

The age of consent should be raised to 20, to protect young people. There should be a clause so that those aged 16-19 are not criminalised for having consensual sex below the age of consent.

Require all motorways and roads to be lit

Require Highways Authorities to ensure that all Motorways and Highways are lit. Review current standards to ensure installed lighting is adequate.

Launch an independent review into retail price margins on essential goods

Commission an independent review into retail price margins on essentials. The review should compare actual supplier costs against retail prices to identify how much of the final cost is due to inflation versus retailer markups.

HMRC must be more transparent & accountable when its accounts are qualified

Require greater transparency when HMRC accounts are qualified by the National Audit Office, including: clear public explanations, independent review of internal controls & regular formal reports to Parliament on steps taken to reduce fraud,

Ensure access to screening for ADHD no later than 5yrs old

I would like the Government to ensure that all children have the right to access screening for ADHD before they are 6yrs old.

Raise the threshold for postgraduate loan repayments in line with inflation

Raise the threshold at which postgraduate loans are paid back for the first time since they were established. They are still at £21,000, a level below the minimum wage for a full time worker, and have never been upgraded to reflect inflatio

Ban school attendance fines for parents of reception age

Ban fines for parents of reception-age children taking term-time leave Move the "compulsory attendance" fine threshold to the start of Year 1 or Year 2. Currently, a child reaches "Compulsory School Age" the term after they turn five. This

Create a health ID card for emergencies

The government should create a card similar to an ID card that includes a chip, a picture, and all relevant health details. This could help people who have accidents and can't communicate with the ambulance crew properly, such as about thei

Seek regulation with other governments of cross-Channel ferry & rail services

Seek to work with other governments to introduce price caps, regulatory oversight and public service obligations on cross-Channel ferry and rail passenger services, similar to those applied to domestic transport, to help ensure fares are fa

Review and strengthen nail industry regulations

We ask the Government to improve nail industry standards by reviewing health and safety regulations to make them strong, mandating technician training and certification, requiring regular salon inspections, and putting limits on harmful che

Establish BBC compensation scheme

We want the Government to require the BBC to establish a compensation scheme for TV licence fee payers who make successful claims to show that it has failed to ensure impartial news reporting as required by its Charter.

Review young offenders sentencing and consider increased use of custody

We ask the UK Government to review how young offenders aged 10 and above who commit hate crimes, harassment, vandalism or antisocial behaviour and spread racism are currently sentenced. We think they should face more serious legal consequen

Government to Direct Ofgem to Remove Standing Charge for Homes with Solar Panels

I call on the UK Government to set a strategic direction for Ofgem to ensure that energy companies remove standing charges from energy bills for households that have installed solar panels and thus significantly reduced their reliance on th

Review support provided to autistic parents involved in SEND tribunals

We think autistic parents are currently denied equal access to justice when representing their children in the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal, and call on the Government to review this as autistic parents deserve e

Ban schools from using online reading practice websites

I want it to be banned as they increase children’s screentime and I believe it is better to use a physical reading book.

Mandate teaching the Irish troubles in the English curriculum

We call on the government to add the Irish Troubles to the National Curriculum so students learn this key part of UK history. Provide teacher training, resources, and partnerships with Irish schools to ensure it is taught fairly, sensitivel

Require schools to teach Polish as a modern language subject

We want the Government to require schools to teach Polish as a modern language subject, as we believe French, Spanish and German are not widely spoken in the UK.

Prohibit transport workers from strike action

Pass legislation so that transport workers (rail, bus, air, underground and related services) cannot undertake strike action and disrupt transport networks nationwide.

Review standards of clinical/care home record keeping

Review whether NHS record keeping is being carried out at the time of treatment/care and not afterwards. In a legal challenge the NHS or care home records may be accepted as truth over any recorded observations/evidence by families.

New regulations mandatory landlord checks and invest in more social housing

Reform tenancy law help prevent fraud and abuse by rogue landlords. Introduce mandatory landlord checks and reinvest in social housing to protect tenants from exploitation and prevent avoidable homelessness.

Require parents to pay child maintenance if the child is in Local Authority Care

We want the Government to make parents whose children have been removed from their care financially responsible by requiring them to pay child maintenance to the local authority until the child turns 18.

Review how controlled substances are classified

The Government should review how controlled substances are classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 based on current scientific evidence of their actual harm and addictiveness. We think criminalisation of substances creates a monopolis

Amend guidelines so serious crimes against disabled people get maximum sentence

We want Government to amend the sentencing guidelines to recommend maximum sentences for serious crimes against people who are mentally or physically disabled, including life sentences. Serious crimes should include assault, rape, sexual ab

Forced adoption inquiry & review adoption process/contact with birth families

We want the Government to review the rules around contact with birth parents after children are adopted. We want them to consider replacing “letterbox” contact with flexible, child-led communication; mandate regular contact reviews; support

Revoke the Community Protection Notice (CPN) power

We think the low threshold for CPN issue is unreasonable and unjust. Recipients may not be told of the evidence against them or asked for their side of the case.