UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,193 petitions
Review court system to address trial delays for rape and sexual abuse
We want the Government to review the court system in order to better prioritise and protect victims of rape and sexual abuse by preventing postponements of trial start dates. Victims can be left in limbo for months or years, which can cause
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Require NHS hospitals & clinics to provide after-treatment surveys
I urge the Government to require NHS hospitals and clinics to provide end of treatment surveys to patients or families at the end of care/treatment. I would like this to be sent to an independent review board and assessed so that any seriou
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Review current legislation and regulation of gambling adverts
I think that gambling is a major problem in the UK and regulation on TV adverts seems very loose, with a quick "be gamble aware" at the end. I would like the Government to review current regulation for gambling adverts on television. A revi
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Make face coverings illegal
Ban all face coverings hiding facial identity. With the introduction of identity cards, we think face coverings should be made illegal except in times of national health crisis
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Reschedule psilocybin from Schedule 1 to 2 to allow for use in medical research
We ask the UK Government to reschedule psilocybin, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, to allow it to be used in clinical trials.
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Increase the installation of solar panels on commercial rooftops and carparks.
We think the Government should introduce legislation so that outdoor car parks of a certain size include solar carports and EV charging facilities, similar to a law already passed in France. We also want the government to make it easier for
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Require gaming developers to make games adaptable for disabled users
Require gaming developers to make their games adaptable for disabled users. For example have racing games compatible with a gaming steering wheel for those with cerebral palsy or similar conditions.
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Exit ECHR & do not pay families of failed asylum seekers up to £40k to leave UK
Stop the pilot scheme to pay families of failed asylum seekers up to £40K to leave the UK. In our view, Government cannot be allowed to pay people who have not gotten asylum with our taxpayer money. There is a cost of living crisis, and we
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Make Inclusive Playgrounds Mandatory in All New and Upgraded Parks
No child should be left out of play because of disabilities. We want the UK Government to make sure it is mandatory for all new and upgraded parks to have inclusive playgrounds and be accessible to every child.
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Enable parents to register birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks
We ask the Government to change the law so parents can register the birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks, even if they passed earlier. Families deserve recognition and dignity, not the miscarriage label, for the babies they car
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Give leaseholders a right to force a buy-back after serious mismanagement
To introduce legislation giving leaseholders the right to compel a freeholder, intermediate landlord or management company to buy back their property at the higher of the current market value or the original purchase price, where a tribunal
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Ban breeding & use of doves & pigeons at weddings, funerals & sex reveal events
Legislate to prevent breeding of doves and pigeons intended for release at weddings/funerals and make it illegal to pay to release birds at such events. Many of these birds are unable to navigate their way back home and as they are domestic
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No More Patchwork Paving: Change the resurfacing rules for utility companies.
Amend the law to require utility companies to fully resurface, at their own cost, the entire width of the pavement/road rather than just the strip they dug up. Local authorities can be left liable for repairs or injury compensation after th
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Introduce minimum hours of driving lessons before practical driving test
The Government should review the issuing of driving licenses and introduce a legal requirement for all learner drivers to complete a minimum number of professional driving lesson hours before being allowed to take the practical driving test
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Use a permanent implanted tracker for murderers released on licence
I would like to see a permanent implanted tracker in perpetrators of murder released on licence, and an app that those affected by their crimes can use to track their whereabouts at all times.
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Increase statutory maternity pay.
I want statutory maternity pay to be raised because of the cost of living. Having a baby doesn't mean bills don't need to be paid. Bills stay the same but often people's income goes down after having a baby.
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Fund and distribute a leaflet on climate change to every UK household
This leaflet would contain an evidence-based and impartial account of the reality of climate change. It should set out what is known of its causes and its likely effects on UK households under a number of scenarios for future levels of gree
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Introduce legislation to ensure national marking of Remembrance Day
We call upon the House to debate and introduce a specific Act of Parliament to legally protect all established provisions and customs of the national Remembrance Day (11th November and Remembrance Sunday) events.
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Conduct a review into the long-term effect of section 28
We want the government commit to launching a full review into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ+ individuals. This could include its contribution to physical and mental health struggles, as well as the long-term harm caused to those raised
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Create the Department of Government Efficiency
Create The Department of Government Efficiency (DGE) focused on optimising the operations of public services in the UK, ensuring that tax revenue is spent as effectively as possible and brings real benefits to British citizens.
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Review how to better weave nature and wellbeing into the curriculum
Review how to make nature and wellbeing core parts of the curriculum — not optional. We think this, a "living curriculum", would transform outcomes for children, especially those with SEND and mental health needs. With a new curriculum in 2
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Fund more school places for autistic children without learning disabilities
I would like the Government to fund more school places for children who have autism, but not learning disabilities. Mainstream school can be completely unsuitable due to sensory issues, social difficulties and anxiety, which could prevent t
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Replace the VAWG strategy with a VAP - Violence Against People strategy
We call on the Government to replace the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy with Violence Against People (VAP) strategy to ensure Government policy, funding and support protect all victims of violence, abuse and coercive contr
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Reintroduce the death penalty for Treason, Rape, Murder, Terrorism & Espionage
I call on Parliament to reintroduce the death penalty for the most heinous crimes. Our justice system should reflect the gravity of deliberate murder and terrorism. We believe we must protect our citizens, uphold accountability, and ensure
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End the freeze on income tax thresholds & adjust annually, indexed to inflation
The fiscal drag hits lower- and middle-income earners the hardest. We call on the Government to unfreeze income tax thresholds and index them to inflation. We believe this will make the tax system fair, let workers keep a fairer share of th
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