UK Parliament Petitions

Respond fully to The Law Commission's recommendations on Surrogacy

The Law Commission of England & Wales published its joint report with the Scottish Law Commission in March 2023, with recommendations for a robust new system to govern surrogacy. The Government gave an interim response on 8 Nov 2023. We wan

Pass a law that triggers an early General Election via a public petition

Right now, only the Prime Minister can request an early General Election. We believe the public should also have a clear democratic mechanism to do so.

Ban the manufacture, import and sale of Rawhide as a dog treat

Rawhide dog chews can pose a serious risk to animal welfare, such as choking, blockages and illness. We ask the UK Government to ban the manufacture, import and sale of rawhide dog chews. Safer alternatives exist, and a ban could protect pe

Amend the Ancient Monuments Act 1979 to ban building on all scheduled sites.

Parliament must amend the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 to mandate a total ban on Scheduled Monument Consent for any permanent above-ground construction. This should apply to all list entries where archaeological depos

Establish an official annual Women’s Health Awareness Week in England

Women's health campaigns across England are fragmented, with no national platform to unite them. We call on the UK Government to establish an official annual Women's Health Awareness Week, delivering on its own Women's Health Strategy and m

Ban animal testing, require use of alternative testing and invest more in this

The government should ban animal testing, and require and invest more in the use of cruelty-free alternatives like AI and human cell research. We believe we need stronger laws to protect animals from painful experiments, forcing companies t

Ban the use of piercing guns / hand pressure piercing devices

We believe piercing guns are incredibly dangerous and should be prohibited to prevent the ongoing danger to the public. We believe piercing guns are a severe infection hazard as they can’t be fully sterilised, increasing the risk of cross c

Ban the sale of Israeli products until Israel ends its military actions in Gaza

Israel has bombed Gaza, an enclave of over 2 million people, for more than 18 months. Cutting-edge military hardware is harming civilians, with thousands dead and many of the survivors starving. We believe we should act with our wallets and

Scrap legal aid for all convicted criminals and recent immigrants

Scrap all legal aid for all immigrants and convicted criminals. We think legal aid should not be available for immigrants who have paid less than 15 years tax and that repeat offenders should not have access.

Hold MPs accountable for misleading statements and apply sanctions

Introduce a statutory mechanism to investigate and sanction MPs who make demonstrably false or misleading statements in Parliament or public communications. This should include an independent body empowered to review evidence, issue correct

Ban artificial intelligence-produced imagery and art from being copyrighted

For many artists, graphic designers and animators out there, I feel the rise of artificial intelligence taking over their jobs has grown to be a major concern. I think the thought of copyrighting AI imagery is a ludicrous idea, since we thi

Mandate antenatal discussion of low-dose aspirin in pregnancy across NHS

I am asking the Government to mandate maternity services routinely discuss aspirin with pregnant women so they can make informed choices with their healthcare providers. This should not be only discussed after loss and should be available t

Require CCTV in all nursery & child-minding settings

Require CCTV in all nursery and child-minding settings with the minimum requirement to have CCTV at entrances and exits.

Establish a Strategic Digital Assets Reserve

Create a Strategic Digital Assets Reserve to manage UK’s digital assets, such as 61,000 Bitcoin from seizures. Appoint a unit responsible for stewardship, audits, transparency, and market monitoring for strategic opportunities in the nation

Make water companies statutory consultees in housing development planning

We call on the UK Government to make water companies statutory consultees in all housing development planning applications. This would ensure that no development can proceed unless the relevant water company confirms that adequate water sup

Review UK arms exports to UAE & consider sanctions

Sudan faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with civilians suffering widespread displacement and harm. We ask the Government to review arms exports to the UAE to ensure full compliance with export controls, increase transparency, and consider

Protect Military Families: Mandate 6ft Fences In Gardens

We urge the government to mandate the installation of 6ft fences in all military family housing to enhance security, privacy, and well-being. We request the standardisation of 6ft fencing in ALL military housing, Ensure that all new and exi

Include GMC accredited degrees from UK medical campuses outside of the UK

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill should be amended to include GMC accredited medical degrees from UK medical campuses outside of the UK within the definition of UK Primary Medical Qualification.

Make the teaching of criminal offences & their consequences compulsory in school

We want the government to include criminal law within the national curriculum for all schools within PSHE. We want students to be taught what is illegal, thinking/reasoning around crime and how to avoid criminal situations as they get older

Apply the Human Rights Act retrospectively

I think the Government should legislate for full retrospective application of the Human Rights Act.

Require Parliament’s vote & an impact assessment on the UK-US trade deal

We are concerned the UK-US trade deal could be implemented without a vote, consultation or impact assessment. We believe it affects food, farming, health, and data standards. We believe Parliament must be allowed to assess its consequences

Review foreign travel advice for Libya

I kindly request the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office review its travel advice regarding travel to Libya.

Don't put an extra duty on vape products

We think that putting duty on vaping products of £2.20 per 10ml will lead to people smoking again. This is adding potentially £22 per 100ml liquid on top of the price. We think this is extremely excessive. We think it's an unfair duty on a

Allow disputed landlord service charges be paid to courts for better justice

Make it possible for tenant/leaseholders to pay disputed service charges to a court. The funds will then only pass to landlords if they can prove the charge's legitimacy within a specified timeframe. Otherwise, the money returns to the tena

Classify Organised Grooming and Rape Gangs as Domestic Terrorism under Law

Organised rape gangs operate through systematic sexual exploitation, coercion, violence, & intimidation, primarily targeting vulnerable children and young people. These crimes are not isolated offences but coordinated, ongoing campaigns tha