UK Parliament Petitions

Introduce British Sign Language (BSL) to all primary school children

Use digital platforms to introduce BSL to all children within primary schools. Studies suggest sign-language use improves spelling, reading and language skills for all. It promotes inclusion of hearing-impaired children, supporting better e

Require generative AI watermarks & ban using people’s likeness without consent

As AI generated content becomes increasingly realistic, we think laws should be put in place to prevent misuse. All such media should carry a permanent watermark or disclosure, alongside a blanket ban on using anyone’s likeness in AI-genera

Reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to remove breed bans and introduce licensing

We ask the Government to reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 by removing breed-specific provisions and introducing a universal, behaviour-based dog licensing system that replaces the current framework and applies equally to all breeds, with

Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS

Healthcare professionals have been on the frontline during national crises & ensuring the continued functioning of vital services. We think extending ILR timeline undermines their contributions. Instead keep the ILR requirement and reduce t

Allow licences to be issued to wildlife rehabilitators to release grey squirrels

We ask the Government to amend the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 to allow Natural England to issue licences to wildlife rehabilitators to release rehabilitated grey squirrels.

Review medical testing standards & process: use optimal ranges & cellular tests

Review whether symptomatic patients should be assessed using optimal ranges and cellular tests instead of standard reference ranges and serum tests. We are concerned that current tests might fail to reflect cellular or neurological dysfunct

Require care workers to have advanced level of English language proficiency

We call for higher standards in English language for care workers. We think there should be a minimum of 1 year's training, working alongside a fully experienced carer, including an English test with no multiple choice questions. The elderl

Fund a trial for children and young people denied NHS access to medical cannabis

We call on the Government to support children and young people on private prescriptions for drug-resistant epilepsy, still unable to access medical cannabis on the NHS, despite it being legally available in the UK since 2018, by establishin

Allow British Citizens by Descent to upgrade their citizenship

Allow Citizens by Descent to upgrade their citizenship after a period of UK residency, so they can pass on citizenship to their children born abroad without further requirements.

Introduce a legal right to paid bereavement leave

There is currently no legal right to paid bereavement leave (time off work when a loved one passes away) in the UK, except parental bereavement leave. Working parents who suffer the loss of a child are currently entitled to two weeks of st

Increase Statutory Paternity Leave to a minimum 12 weeks paid leave for fathers

Amend employment law to extend Statutory Paternity Leave to at least 12 weeks for fathers, paid at a meaningful rate. This should be a protected entitlement separate from maternity leave and not dependent on Shared Parental Leave. with prot

Fund post-surgery bras/breast protheses voucher scheme for all women post cancer

I would like the Government to fund a voucher scheme for all women for post surgery bras and breast prosthesis, giving ladies a choice. This would expand the current scheme to enable all women to access support, regardless of their age or i

Review slaughterhouse regulation and welfare protections

We want the government to review slaughterhouse oversight. - More accountability for facilities & individuals found in breach of animal welfare laws - Increased transparency of inspections & enforcement actions - Review the role, stru

Fund a medical cannabis reimbursement scheme for veterans ​

We want the UK Government to set up a reimbursement scheme for armed forces veterans who are prescribed medical cannabis by a specialist doctor.​

Create a trauma-informed task force to develop a strategy to address trauma

We think trauma is an unaddressed public health issue, with no nationwide strategy to address it. We feel a coordinated, cross-sector, trauma-informed response is essential. We urge the Government to develop a trauma-informed taskforce to c

Fund screening for neurodivergent conditions in schools & teacher training

Fund screening for all children for neurodivergent conditions in primary and secondary schools; and fund compulsory teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions.

Fund a national pro-building stimulus package to get Britain building again

Fund support package to encourage house building, including simpler, faster, cheaper rules-based planning consent process powered by AI, and financial incentives for people to buy/improve their homes, incentivise careers in building & const

Tag and trace all illegal immigrants

We believe the Government response to illegal immigration has been weak. We are concerned about the illegal immigration and the lack of information about past criminal activity of some illegal immigrants in their native country. We believe

Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private

We want the government to change law in relation to the death of a child by suicide. We think that all inquests involving these children should be conducted privately, shielded from the public and the media.

Adopt the "citizen advance": 28-40s may take £12,500 advance & delay retirement

We call on the government to adopt the Social Market Foundation proposal allowing 28-to-40-year-olds to take a £12,500 advance in exchange for delaying retirement by one full year.

Launch a rural proofing review & suspend the use of the grey-belt test

Launch a rural proofing review into the grey-belt test and completely suspend the use of the grey-belt test for villages for all planning applications pending the outcome.

Reverse the ban on XL Bully dogs

We urge the Government to reverse the ban on XL Bully dogs, as we believe the problem is with owners not the dogs themselves. We believe a ban on a dog breed due to some undertrained dogs is wrong and discriminatory.

Review the safeguarding and welfare of artists in the entertainment industry

We think large entertainment companies should be held accountable and responsible for the welfare of their artists. We implore the Government to review safeguarding and welfare measures used in the entertainment industry.

Review regulations on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Review the regulations on Battery Energy Storage System systems, including how close they can be built to homes, schools and hospitals, and rules around safety.

Classify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and end Zoo Licensing requirement

Reclassify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and remove the requirement for keepers to meet zoo-level geological enclosure standards. Establish fair, practical welfare regulations suited to reindeer kept by trained, responsible handlers