UK Parliament Petitions

Government to issue public solar and wind power forecasts

The Government should issue 3-day solar & wind power forecasts to help ease the energy crisis. We believe these will help the public maximize their domestic power instead of wasting it. By timing usage with these peaks, they can reduce the

Ban the sale and use of rat poison due to the negative impact on wildlife

The Rodenticide Stewardship Scheme (RSS) was created in 2015 to reduce wildlife being exposed to toxic anticoagulant rodenticides. Exposure has unfortunately risen, as these poisons are found in our water, birds and fish. We need urgent reg

Stronger penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations on animal sales

Every year, countless animals suffer at the hands of people who intentionally harm, neglect, or kill them. While the Animal Welfare Act increased maximum penalties in England and Wales, we think too many offenders still face minimal consequ

Legislate to ban participants wearing face coverings at demonstrations

Government should introduce legislation to make it an offence to attend a demonstration or counter-demonstration wearing face coverings. All participants should be showing their faces, or, be arrested so that they can be identified.

Ban the sale of small animals from pet shops and third-party sellers in the UK

Ban the sale of small animals from pet shops and third-party sellers in the UK including hamsters, gerbils, mice, guinea pigs, and rabbits. After two of our shop bought Guinea Pig's died within a week of each other, an outbreak of Strep ac

Adjust Child Maintenance Payment assessment to account for living costs

We urge Government to revise child maintenance calculations to reflect net incomes after essential living costs. We believe this would ensure a fair and balanced system that supports both children and non-resident parents.

Decriminalise not having a TV licence

People should not face criminal charges or fines for not having a TV licence to pay for the BBC channels. People should have the right to opt out in favour of paying for their preferred subscription channels and streaming services.

Fund free BSL courses for all deaf individuals and their friends and family

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

Hold a referendum on a future UK Security/Defence pact with any European country

The Government is committing billions of taxpayer money to defence, such as to support Ukraine, and may commit to a potential security or defence pact with the EU, or group of European countries. We believe such a pact is not in the nationa

Introduce 18 year residency and English language requirements to vote in general

The Government should legislate so that you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 18 years and be able to show a degree of proficiency in the English language in order to register to vote in General Elections.

Set dates when fireworks are allowed.

When October hit, fireworks start day and night until January. We want the government to choose selected dates e.g. Diwali, 4th of July, New year's Eve, etc. To approve as recognised for fireworks and prohibit fireworks out of these dates.

Require retailers to name the courier service they use

Mandate retailers to name the courier service before selling to a consumer so that an informed choice can be made by the consumer. The courier service stated should also be the one making the delivery and it should not be allowed for it to

Mandate petitionable new elections if govt has under 25% UK electorate support

Introduce legislation requiring an immediate general election if a government is elected with support from less than 25% of the UK electorate, and at least 10% of UK electorate sign a verified petition calling for its removal, which would b

Mandate Body Cams for staff who work with those with communication difficulties

We ask that the use of body-worn cameras for staff who work with those who have communication and severe learning difficulties, for example in schools, be made mandatory to help prevent any abuse and provide evidence when needed.

Mandate hip scan offer for newborns with a family history of hip problems (DDH)

Require the NHS to automatically offer a hip ultrasound scan for all newborn babies if there is a known family history of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or related hip conditions on either parent’s side.

Make parental alienation a criminal offence

We want the Government to make Parental Alienation a criminal offence. We believe deliberately turning a child against a loving parent is emotional abuse. The law should make it an offence, train professionals to identify it, and hold offen

Base the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) threshold on household income

The aim of this petition is to request the government to change the threshold for the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) from the current individual £60K income to a household income of £120K.

Review of Universal Credit and Job Centre Operations

We urge the UK Government to review Universal Credit and Job Centre operations. We believe there are issues with delays, sanctions, and support which can negatively impact claimants. We want to see improvements in staffing, payment resoluti

Require all police forces to review serious cold cases within 5–10 years

Require all police forces in England and Wales to review serious cold cases within 5–10 years. This should be called 'Stacey’s Law’. End the postcode lottery, protect vital evidence, give families a fair, timely chance at justice.

Introduce regulations for Hairdressers and Barbers

We call on the Government to introduce general licensing requirements for hairdressers and barbers to open salons and statutory requirements for hairdressers and barbers to hold specific qualifications.

Require bars, pubs and clubs to have CCTV covering all areas surrounding toilets

I believe it should be a legal requirement for CCTV to cover all areas of the venue. This includes stairwells/corridors leading up to toilet facilities to monitor the safety of customers. This could help prevent spiking and other forms of a

Require businesses to offer interviews to care leavers meeting minimum criteria

We ask Government to introduce a national policy so medium and large employers offer care leavers a guaranteed interview for any role where they meet the essential criteria, ensuring fair access to work and consistent opportunity.

Establish welfare body to end horse deaths in racing now

Create an independent welfare-focused body empowered to implement measures that eliminate deaths of horses in racing immediately.

Levy per carcass to fund independent continuous abattoir CCTV monitoring

Effective, independent, real time observation required with costs funded by a levy per carcass.

Make Saint David's Day (Wales) and Saint George's Day (England) Bank Holidays

I think Dydd Gwyl Dewi (Saint David's Day) on 1st March in Wales and Saint George's Day on 23rd of April in England should be made to be bank holidays. I believe these dates are important for the people of the respected nations, and are a d