UK Parliament Petitions

Ban cousin marriages

We call upon the Government to introduce legislation banning cousin marriages. Marriage is already illegal between siblings, so why not cousins?

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.

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

Make cyberbullying a standalone criminal offence & raise mental health funding

Online bullying is 24/7, anonymous and inescapable for many, and can be a contributing factor in suicide. We believe it’s a public health crisis with legal gaps.

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.

Provide funding to offer free continuous glucose monitors to all type 2 diabetic

In order to help type 2 diabetics manage glucose levels the government should provide funding to offer continuous glucose monitors to all type 2 diabetics. We think this measure could help save the NHS money by helping to educate and thus r

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.

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.

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.

Introduce a total ban on any fox killing and mandate non-lethal management

Ban all fox killing/injuring in the UK, including for "control." Amend the law to mandate humane, non-lethal deterrents (fencing, tech, guardian animals) for farmers and ban any lethal control or culling. We must transition from what we see

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.

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

Ensure Disabled Residents Can Access Their Own Homes

We urge HM Government to enforce s.36 and Schedule 4 of the Equality Act 2010. Some landlords are not currently making reasonable adjustments to communal areas when critically needed, leaving disabled residents vulnerable and at risk of inj

Hold a review into alcohol home delivery and safeguarding of vulnerable adults

Commission a review into safeguarding gaps in the home delivery of alcohol. It should examine enforcement of the Licensing Act 2003 for delivered alcohol, doorstep intoxication checks, and the regulatory accountability of online delivery pl

Fund free British Sign Language Courses for deaf people and their friends/family

I am profoundly deaf. I have hearing aids and I can lipread. This is still not enough in circumstances like noisy environment and at home too when I choose to have hearing breaks, which many deaf people will do.

Increase funding for Endometriosis care and support

We want more funding for specialists and resources for faster diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis and expand support services and fertility support. We want further investment in research to improve diagnostic tools and develop treatm

Lower the voting age to 16 for general elections

We believe 16 and 17-year-olds have no say in their own future. Despite the profound impact that government policies could have on our lives, we feel the voices of our generation remain unheard. According to the Office for National Statisti

Deport all asylum seekers that have broken the law

We think that by breaking the law, they prove that they are of a criminal mindset & allowing them to continue living in the UK may feed into their criminalistic mindset.

Increase the UK national speed limits

Change restricted road speeds that are 20 zones to 30 mph Change Single carriageway A road speeds from 60mph to 80mph Change Dual carriageway A road and motorway speeds from 70mph to 100mph

Strengthen sentences for death & injuries caused by criminal use of vehicles

We ask the UK Government to review the law and introduce stronger offences and sentencing where people are seriously injured or killed by offenders using stolen or illegally ridden vehicles.

Reinstate capital punishment for rape or for serious sexual assault

Every day another person is raped or sexually assaulted resulting in physical and emotional trauma, in some cases transmission of diseases or unwanted pregnancy.

Ban the Shaving of 90% of Tail Hair from the Draught Horse Breed.

It is common practice among those who show heavy horses to shave/clip up to 90% of a horse's tail, thinking it shows off the horses' hindquarters to better advantage. We think it is cruel and unnecessary to deprive a horse of its natural ta

Require monitoring & response within 72 hrs to children at risk due to bullying

Require schools, local councils, CAMHS and safeguarding services to monitor & share information when a child is at risk due to severe bullying. We believe this must be treated as a safeguarding issue, and parents must be informed. This shou

Allow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year

Currently attendance is high on the agenda for Ofsted and schools. If a parent wants to take their child away, parents can be fined. We would like the government to authorise parents to take their own children away on holiday when they want

Introduce local authority run permit system for homeless outreach services

Introduce permit system for organisations delivering homeless outreach services. We think a permit system overseen by local authorities could ensure a better regulated provision and ensure service standards, preventing the delivery of such