UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,193 petitions
Prevent arms sales to the UAE following reports of UK arms being used in Sudan
There have been reports of UK manufactured small-arms target systems & British-made engines for armoured personnel carriers being found being used by the paramilitary RSF in Sudan. The British government must not approve sales to the UAE as
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Fund lowering the age for a smear test to 16 years old
I would like government to fund the NHS so the minimum age for a smear test is lowered, to prevent women from having cell changes at a younger age leading to cervical cancer or even vulva cancer.
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Require medical history to be listed on horse passports
I want greater protection for horse welfare and for buyers from neglectful sellers within the equine world; where profit exceeds care. Legal requirement for all medical history to be listed on a horse passport to make it harder for sellers
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Create an inclusive special envoy for home educating families
Create a special envoy for home educating families, who would be a mediator between Government, officials and the Home Education Community, and suggest amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill. This special envoy should include
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Fund greater police presence in bike theft hotspots
There have been increased reports recently of violent bike theft in Richmond Park, Regents Park and other public spaces. The victims of such incidents may be fearful for their lives and may not have the courage to cycle again. This is abhor
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Do not put transgender people into prisons of their birth sex
The Government has said it is reviewing transgender prisoner policy following the recent Supreme Court ruling. We think the Government should rule out putting trans people in prisons of their birth sex.
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Suspend MCA plans to remove Coastguard Rescue Officer remuneration
Require the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to suspend its plans to remove remuneration for Coastguard Rescue Officers and move to an expenses-only model, pending an urgent legal, equality and operational review.
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Hold a referendum in Wales on abolishing the Senedd and Welsh Government
To hold a referendum in Wales on whether to abolish the Senedd and Welsh Government and return the government of Wales to Westminster.
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Change waste classification laws so pet ashes can be buried with owners
We want the Government to change the law to permit pet ashes in human graves by ending their classification as waste so that families can be buried with their beloved pets.
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We call on UK Government to provide sex crime victims with free legal support
We call on the UK Government to set out in statue that sex crime victims are a vulnerable group from first police contact, and grant them a legal representative at the taxpayer expense.
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Change rules so that small cats and dogs are allowed in airplane cabins
Currently government rules state pets aren't allowed in airplane cabins when flying into the UK, except guidance or assistance dogs. I want Parliament to introduce a law that allows all vaccinated cats and dogs that can fit under airplan
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Immediately tighten immigration requirements
Require all new & existing visa holders including BNO visas, applicants & dependants to: Live 10 yrs in the UK to apply for ILR; Pay NHS & state school fees; Earn £40k pa + £20k for each non-working dependant; Be professional; Work 3 yrs wi
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Ban cousin marriages
We call upon the Government to introduce legislation banning cousin marriages. Marriage is already illegal between siblings, so why not cousins?
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Legalise adult adoption
We think it is time for adult adoption to be legalised in the UK. We believe amending this law would offer individuals the opportunity, as a legal adult, to sever connections with absent, abusive, or otherwise unsuitable parents.
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Fund new reservoirs to increase future water supplies
England faces growing pressure on its water supplies due to factors like population growth, climate change and rising demand. The Government estimates 5 billion litres more water per day will be needed by 2050. Substantial additional water
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Amend the Firearms Act to allow licensed defensive tasers for female adults 18+
Amend the Firearms Act 1968 to create a regulated licensing category for specialist defensive tasers, enabling lawful possession by female adults aged 18+ with mandatory training and safeguards, to support personal safety in the context of
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Legalise pepper spray as a method of self-defence
We want the government to legalise pepper spray as a method of self-defence to improve the safety of women. It was reported in October 2024 that since 2020, 25 women have been violently killed in Northern Ireland. Many other women are attac
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Give home fee status to students who came as dependents & with no settled status
Change the law so that all students who came to the UK under the age of 18 on a dependent visa, but without settled status, are eligible for home fee status at UK universities.
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Take action to improve waiting times for access to work applications
Some people with disabilities are waiting over 6-months for Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to contact them to discuss the support they need to obtain or stay in paid work or set-up their own businesses.
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Do not ban mobile phones in schools for students over KS3
The government is moving toward a legal ban on mobile phones in schools. We think that while this is agreeable for perhaps Key Stage 3 and below, it is simply ridiculous at a certain age. People who are able to vote in general elections by
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Only resident British citizens over 18 should be allowed to vote in elections.
Restrict voting rights to only resident British citizens aged 18 or over for general elections and local elections in England.
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Increase funding and support for animal rescue and rehabilitation organisations.
We want the UK Government to provide substantial financial support to animal rescue organisations, invest in rehabilitation programmes, and promote public awareness campaigns to alleviate the strain on these vital services.
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Review Equality Act 2010 to protect Transgender, Non-binary & Intersex people
Launch a review into updating the Equality Act 2010 to explicitly improve protections for transgender children and to include intersex and non-binary adults and children.
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Only UK residents who pay or have paid PAYE can vote in general elections
We think only UK resident's, who pay or paid PAYE should have the right to vote in general elections. We think this government is not acting in the best interest of its people, who built the country and economy.
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Create an Emergency Services medal for members that are injured on duty
I propose a medal for Emergency Service workers that are injured on duty resulting in medical retirement. I would also ask that Emergency Service members that have been medically retired due to injuries received on duty prior to the creatio
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