UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,142 petitions
Bring back capital punishment for the rape of a child
Change the law to allow for the death penalty to be imposed to anyone convicted for raping a child.
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Review accountability for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child
Review how officials, including judges, social workers, CAFCASS and police, can be held accountable for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child from a parent's care, including in cases where a parent's mental health is severely
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Change the law so all investors can vote their shares
Change UK company law to ensure nominees, including investment platforms, are required to pass on voting rights and information to beneficial owners of shares or their advisers. This would allow investors or their advisers to vote their sha
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Include Wales in the Union Flag
I urge the Government and Parliament to recognize Wales's integral role within the UK by updating the Union Jack to include Wales. I am calling for an official review and redesign process that engages experts, stakeholders, and the public t
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Implement measures to reduce child poverty
It’s not OK that almost a third of UK children (4.5 million) live in poverty. I want the Government to: -Lift 620,000 children from absolute poverty by removing the 2-child limit and the benefit cap -Increase child-related benefits in lin
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Protect Cats: Make Reporting Cat Accidents a Legal Requirement
I want cats to have the same protections as dogs, under section 170 of the road traffic act 1988 - so that it is the law to report any accident involving a cat.
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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
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Ban solar panels in countryside fields or farmland
The countryside gives us food. We're currently unable to feed ourselves as a nation. Insects pollinate, their habitat is being destroyed by construction. Solar panels add to this massively. Thousands of acres being handed over to them.
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Archie’s Army Law - Rights for parents with a child in critical care by injury
We want the government to give parents rights to be fully involved in all decisions taken for their child by the medical profession and give them the right to seek independent expert medical advice and include it in decision making.
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Review the UK’s policy toward the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
We believe that the UK's policy not to recognise the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TNRC) has left Turkish Cypriots, including British citizens, isolated for over 4 decades. We think this should be reviewed, to help end exclusion and
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Halt the Pylon Network Expansion & support underground & undersea cabling
We, the undersigned, urgently call on the UK Government to immediately halt and reassess the proposed expansion of the national grid network, which we believe could threaten irreversible harm to our natural environment, wildlife (including
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Require headstones to be laid flat & legislate for regular safety checks
Require all headstones to be laid flat and properly secured to the ground. We think there should be rules set out in legislation about how headstones are safety checked and the frequency of these checks.
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Remove VAT on all veterinary care services & fund new support for vet services
Remove VAT on all veterinary care services. Increase funding for veterinary services, including means-tested support for low-income pet owners struggling with veterinary bills, funding for registered rescues, and subsidised neutering to cut
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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.
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Amend Dangerous Dogs Act to recognise and fund rehoming of non-dangerous dogs
We call on the Government to amend the DDA1991 to allow non-dangerous dogs deemed prohibited under Section 1 to be recognised as such, and for their rehoming through approved rescues under a behaviour-based licensing system to be funded.
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Improve the Financial Assistance Scheme for pensioners
We call on the Government to change the parameters of compensation set out in the Financial Assistance Scheme to end what we see as a miscarriage of justice inflicted on former workforces who lost their pensions when their pension schemes b
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Make "Stolen Valour" a Criminal Offence
We would like the Government to make the act of "Stolen Valour" a Criminal Offence. Stolen valour involves falsely claiming military service, rank or medallic recognition. We would like the offence to include the wearing of uniform and/
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Implement an "HSE Owned Legal Register for Electricians"
We want a register owned by the Health and Safety Executive, like the Gas Safe scheme. We think such a register would enforce standards and ensure only registered electricians can purchase and install electrical equipment. We think voluntar
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Fund improved care and support for individuals with FASD.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a disability affecting both children and adults, but there is a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals and the public. Consequently, individuals with FASD can struggle to access appropria
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Make all World War 2 veterans exempt from Tax and Care costs
Our WW2 veterans are owed by us all. There are only 8 thousand alive. We need to look after them. No Tax on their Pensions at all. Their Care costs are free, paid by the Government.
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Lower financial requirement for Spouse Visa from £29,000 back to £18,600
I think that the £29,000 is discriminatory and feels that the message it is trying to get across is that if you are earning less than £29,000 annually you are not allowed to be with your family. I don't think this is what fairness and equal
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Review & Regulate Veterinary Care so it's Affordable & Accessible
Review and regulate veterinary care to ensure its affordable and accessible to all. Vet costs rose 60%+ from 2015-2023 with more increases since. Costs vary regionally but basic consultations can cost £65+ and some costs like advanced scans
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Ban dynamic ticket pricing for live events
Ban the use of dynamic ticket pricing for concerts and live events. Cap price increases above a fixed face value and require transparent pricing before checkout. Introduce these protections to help keep events affordable for fans.
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Grant Protected Status to UK Trig Points
Grant UK trig points protected heritage status, recognise them as nationally significant, create a national register, and ensure their preservation through listing, monitoring, and maintenance by bodies like Historic England and Ordnance Su
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Don't lower the voting age to 16
We urge the Government not to extend the voting franchise to 16 and 17 year olds in all UK elections, including general elections. We think that the voting age should exist in line with the age of adulthood.
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