UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,681 petitions
Legalise the use of pepper spray in the United Kingdom for self defence purposes
Legalise the use of pepper spray in the United Kingdom in use for self defence purposes
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Reverse Supreme Court ruling defining sex as biological under Equality Act 2010
We want the Government to amend the Equality Act 2010 so that “sex” includes the affirmed gender of anyone with a Gender Recognition Certificate. This would restore full legal protection for trans people removed by the April 2025 Supreme Co
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Ban the Use of Fireworks to the Public. Allow Only Approved Organised Displays
Fireworks should be banned for general public purchase and use, only permitted at council approved or legitimate public displays where strict safety measures are enforced
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Any form of personal tax rise,the public should demand a general election.
If the November 2025 Budget raises personal tax or housing-related levies, the Government must call a general election. Major fiscal changes—income tax, NI, council tax—should not proceed without a renewed mandate. The public deserves a say
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Abolish the TV licence.
We want the government to completely abolish the TV license.
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LNER staff member injured in the attack 1st November to get the George Cross
Recognise the fact a member of staff went above and beyond to protect the public at their own risk, with no requirement to do so, displaying gallantry in the spirit of the award.
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London’s mayor affects us all—so let the whole UK vote.
Change the law so that the Mayor of London is elected by national ballot. London’s decisions affect the whole country, so the whole country should have a say. This would reflect the capital’s national significance and ensure broader democra
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Allow regulated non-lethal defence sprays for personal protection
After the Huntingdon train knife attack where several passengers were injured, we call on the Government to review the total ban on defensive sprays and allow strictly regulated, non-lethal options for self-defence under licensing and train
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Give people a legal right to own and carry a self defence pepper spray in public
Presently in the eyes of the law there is no or a very ambiguous means of what a person can or can’t do in order to defend themselves if they come under attack
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Introduce airport-style security at train stations across the UK.
We are calling on the Department for Transport and Network Rail to urgently introduce airport-style security at major train stations across the UK. This could include: • Metal detectors and bag scanners at station entrances • Visible se
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Protect Britain: Safer Streets, Stronger Borders, Justice First
We believe the people of the UK deserve leadership that prioritises safety, justice & accountability. Communities live with the daily reality of violent crime & the fear of terrorism. Families deserve to know their children are safe, tha
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Fireworks should only be sold to licensed buyers and used for specific events.
Create stricter rules around the sale of fireworks and who they’re sold to. I believe you should have a license to buy fireworks and they can only be used for specific events like bonfire night and New Year’s Eve.
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Improve security checks for train travel
Install more security measures such as metal detectors or checks or other ways to ensure the safety of passengers.
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Bring back stop and search policing regardless of ethnicity
Stop and search policing should be bought back as standard policing to make all our streets safer. Police should be able to stop any person or persons regardless of ethnicity, if they have a suspicion or just a general check to make sure n
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Change the Europen Convention on Human Rights
Amend the European Convention on Human Rights to allow for the safe and swift deportation of illegal migrants who threaten our society. By amending the relevant sections of the Convention, we can balance human rights with the imperative nee
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Legalise pepper spray to allow people to protect themselves from attacks
Pepper spray should be legalised to allow people to defend themselves in public.
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Re-examine the laws surrounding pepper spray for self defence purposes
We need the laws surrounding the use of pepper spray to be looked at again purely for the use of self defence
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Legalise Non-Lethal Self-Defence Tools for Personal Safety
Legalise non-lethal self-defence tools—pepper spray, dye sprays, and low-voltage tasers—under strict licensing and training. Personal alarms are legal but passive; we propose active deterrents for vulnerable people with safeguards against m
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Legalize the use of pepper spray
With the ongoing increase in knife attacks and sexual assaults in the UK. The public have no way of protecting themselves in self defense. The use of pepper spray is non lethal but good self defense to give victims a chance of getting to sa
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Stop all fireworks sold to shops and only used on organised displays
Government to intervene and create a new law that states only organised displays can obtain fireworks.
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Silent fireworks for general public. But no change to display fireworks
For general public to only be able to by fireworks with no noise. But no change for display fireworks.
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Make fireworks silent
I would like a ban on the noise fireworks make, not a reduction as this serves no purpose. Keep the colour remove the bang
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Repeal UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 return to previous EU GDPR legislation.
Repeal the 2025 act (above), and return to the previous GDPR act which offers better privacy protections to UK citizens. The ICO site describes features of this act which effectively remove UK citizen's rights to withhold certain privat
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Strengthen UK border controls and immigration checks to improve safety
The Government should review and tighten border controls and immigration enforcement. This should include more enhanced screening of arrivals and improved cooperation between border and law-enforcement agencies to protect public safety and
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force banks to offer morages that are repayable to stop big companys doing so
force banks to give morages Under this policy: Mortgage value is fixed in minimum-wage hours at the time of agreement Total repayment = 190% of the loan, reflecting 3% simple interest over 30 years Borrowers repay the loan in money, but
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