UK Parliament Petitions

Amend the Domestic Abuse Act to tackle cross-border legal & financial coercion

Amend the Domestic Abuse Act regarding the prosecution of cross-border coercive and economic abuse, including the misuse of foreign legal actions (SLAPPs) as a form of ongoing domestic abuse that can cause harm in the UK.

Introduce minimum sentence of 5 years for sexual offences and ban appeals

Require that anyone who commits an offence relating anything sexual, including photos, gets an automatic prison sentence of a minimum of 5 years if found guilty. There should be no right to appeal.

Modernise UK elections with mandatory preferential, weekend voting

We think the UK's electoral system is embarrassingly outdated. We're one of the few developed democracies still clinging to first-past-the-post

Fund free social care for all disabled people on the NHS

Pass a law which funds free social care on the NHS for all disabled people. We believe it’s wrong that we have to pay a certain amount to the local council despite care costs being so high for many.

Replace the disability VAT exemption with 0% VAT on disability-related products

Replace the Disability VAT Exemption with 0% VAT on disability-related products, like books and children’s clothes, so companies with websites can sell disability equipment, services, and assistive technology products with no additional cos

Introduce mobility scheme for Ukrainian researchers to contribute to UK science

Create a dedicated mobility scheme for Ukrainian researchers: fast-track, fee-free visas including dependants; the right to work in UK universities and labs; relocation grants and bridging fellowships; recognition of qualifications; coordin

Restrict public access to birth certificates to help protect children’s privacy

We believe that it is too easy to buy a child’s birth certificate using only basic details, and this exposes children’s personal information to strangers.

Establish a minimum service level of 30% during public transport strikes

We think public transport strikes on shouldn't be able to shut down the service entirely. We want minimum service level of 30% for people to attend their commitments of work, school, medical appointments, etc. This should be established by

Fund the creation of more cottage hospitals

Start with a trial using existing community NHS facilities to save on building costs. We feel more facilities are needed to treat chronic health problems at a local level. Something nearer to home.

Increase taxes on online retail and takeaway apps to help support high streets

We want the Government to increase taxes on online shopping including takeaway apps. We think this would help support shops. We believe it's time the government took steps to support our high street

Fund provision of holiday childcare & after school clubs for children with SEND

Fund the provision of childcare during school holiday and after school clubs for children with SEND.

Require installation and maintenance of air conditioning in all HGVs and vans

HGV and van drivers may work long hours in dangerously hot cabs with no legal requirement for air con. We want the Government to require air con in all new HGVs and vans and require existing air con systems in older vehicles to be maintaine

Fund councils to subsidise more mobility items for disabled and older people

We want the Government to make mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs more affordable for disabled and elderly people by providing funding for more subsidies. Everyone deserves the freedom to move and live independently.

Government apology to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

We believe that the Government should give the people of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh the long overdue apology they deserve, for the many lives that were lost due to the brutality of the British regime over 190 years, see Jallianwala Bag

Review punishments for young offenders

We want the government to review punishments for young offenders and decide whether they should receive harsher or lighter punishments.

Hold a UK-wide review of student loans

We want a UK-wide review of the student loan system, and university accountability. Students paid full fees for disrupted education during the pandemic. Across the UK there are funding inequalities, and we think the loan terms are unfair.

Fund broader STI testing to include microbiome testing on the NHS

Fund free access to vaginal and penile microbiome testing on the NHS, and expand infection screening beyond standard STI panels for individuals reporting persistent symptoms or recurrent issues.

Ban the sale and planting of the invasive plant: Spanish Bluebell + hybrids

I want the Spanish Bluebell plus it's hybrids to be listed as an invasive plant species and banned from sale in the UK. I also want a ban on the planting of it in gardens or in the wild.

Make existing register include all political donations & system tracing funding

I call for the register of donations to be extended to cover all political donations to ensure full accountability in funding. I think there also must be an independent system to trace funding back to its original source, guaranteeing integ

Remove IT and related roles eligibility for the skilled worker visa

We urge the Government to remove IT and related roles eligibility for the skilled worker visa to prioritize employment opportunities for UK-based IT professionals.

Establish the AI Security Institute as a statutory body

Grant the AI Security Institute (AISI) legal authority and resources to evaluate AI models before their deployment in the UK market and influence their regulation. Establish AISI sub-teams within regulators to effectively oversee and manage

Review the legislation governing the credit rating system

We think the legislation governing the credit rating system should be reviewed as even a small mistake on your credit report, can have severe consequences, and correcting it is often difficult.

Provide Funding to Protect Eating Disorder Services for Under-18s

Provide funding to protect eating disorder services for under-18s and increase funding across England to support young people with eating disorder services.

Extend the parking period for disabled badge holders and change renewal rules

We would like government to extend the parking period for single or double yellow lines to 6 hours for blue badge holders. We think this could give disabled people a better quality of life

Nationalise GCSE and A-Level exam boards.

Nationalise all GCSE and A-Level exam boards to ensure exams are accurate and relevant to what students have studied. Pay examiners fairly as we believe that some examiners are also teachers working extra to earn more income.