UK Parliament Petitions

Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.

17,310 petitions

Remove the ban on semi automatic firearms over .22 calibre.

Remove the ban on semi-automatic firearms over .22 calibre to allow for more freedom within the firearms community.

closedOpened 27 Nov 2024
337

signatures

Reinstate the policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

On taking office this Government cancelled the Rwanda plan and promised to 'Smash The Gangs'. The annual number of illegal migrants crossing the channel was higher in 2025 than in 2023/24, and we think the gangs have not been smashed. We wo

closedOpened 16 Sept 2025
336

signatures

Fund more training for teachers on neurodivergence

We want the government to fund more comprehensive training programs for teachers on how to effectively support and engage neurodivergent students in the classroom.

closedOpened 3 Feb 2025
336

signatures

Make it a specific criminal offence not to notify the authorities of a death

I would like it to become a specific criminal offence to not report a dead body or a death if you are in the company of said individual when they pass or if you are aware of one.

closedOpened 3 Feb 2026
335

signatures

Conduct a review of routes into work for new graduates.

We believe that many graduates, myself included, who spent £27k+ on university are struggling to find jobs. Entry-level roles often demand experience, which feels unfair, as we're constantly rejected for lacking it. We need opportunities, y

closedOpened 25 Nov 2024
335

signatures

Hold a review into the effects of parental alienation on families

We are calling on the UK Government to launch a review into parental alienation, examining its scale, how courts and services respond, and the impact on children. The review must deliver clear reforms to protect parent-child relationships a

openOpened 26 May 2026
333

signatures

Retain 5-year ILR Pathway for LGBTIQ+ Refugees in the UK

The Government’s new asylum policy proposes replacing the current five-year refugee leave with temporary 30-month grants and delaying eligibility for settlement to 20 years for those on the new core protection route. We believe these change

closedOpened 23 Jan 2026
333

signatures

Create legal definition for Maternity Nurse role

We call on the Government to set out a legal definition for the non-medical role Maternity Nurse, as the name for the role of caring for parents and babies, privately in the home.

closedOpened 18 Dec 2025
333

signatures

Give permits for parent and child bays to stop the misuse of these spaces

I am calling on the government to introduce a permit that allows access to parent and child parking bays from 20 weeks of pregnancy until the child turns 8 years old. Pregnant individuals and parents of young children may face mobility and

closedOpened 20 Jun 2025
332

signatures

Require Enhanced DBS Checks & Transparency for All Councillors and Politicians

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring all elected councillors and politicians, at both local and national level, to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking office and at regular

openOpened 28 Jul 2026
331

signatures

Repeal laws that restrict the right to free speech in the UK

Repeal these laws where they create speech based offences: - Public Order Act 1986 - Malicious Communications Act 1988 - Terrorism Act 2000 - Communications Act 2003 - Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 - Terrorism Act 2006 - Crimi

closedOpened 6 Mar 2026
331

signatures

Require all public places to have toilets accessible with a medical card

Require all places that serve the community i.e garages, shops give access to customers to use a toilet and anyone with a medical card, such as a ‘Just can’t wait’ card, can use any toilet they need.

closedOpened 30 Jan 2025
331

signatures

Make all types of animal snares illegal in England

At the moment self-locking snares are illegal, since the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, but I think that free-running snares should also be illegal, as they are in Wales and Scotland.

closedOpened 23 Dec 2024
331

signatures

Introduce new guest safety and security standards for all hotels

We want the Government to introduce mandatory national hotel safety and security standards, considering women and vulnerable guests, with secure room access, emergency contact, safeguarding, and clear risk-assessment.

openOpened 17 Sept 2026
330

signatures

All schools to have staff to administer glucagon to pupils with Type 1 diabetes

Require all schools to have trained staff available to administer prescribed emergency glucagon to pupils with Type 1 diabetes experiencing severe hypoglycaemia.

openOpened 31 Jul 2026
330

signatures

Ban the sale of vapes in stores located in properties with residential units

We believe the recent fire in Glasgow Union Street highlights the dangers of Vape stores. In this case there were no casualties but this resulted in a fire requiring several fire engines, and we think this could have had far more serious co

closedOpened 13 Apr 2026
330

signatures

Repeal UK Laws Restricting Speech & Pass 'Free Speech Act' like US 1st Amendment

We call on the Government to repeal restrictive speech legislation - including sections of the Communications Act 2003 and the Public Order Act 1986 – and pass a “Free Speech Act” mirroring protections and rights guaranteed by the First Ame

closedOpened 11 Mar 2026
330

signatures

Require supermarkets have someone on tills at all times

Require superstores always have a till or two open so disabled people, people with mental health problems and older people don’t need to struggle during the early hours to get their shopping.

closedOpened 5 Feb 2026
330

signatures

Reduce the immigration health surcharge for family visas

We want the IHS to be reduced to its previous rate of £624 per year for people living in the UK on a family visa. We believe that the IHS, which was increased by the previous government, has been set too high for family visas.

closedOpened 7 Nov 2024
330

signatures

Government to enhance powers of the Environment Agency against waste offenders

We want the Government to enhance the powers of the Environment Agency to allow for the quick shutdown of sites that violate regulations. Increased penalties and fines for non-compliance should also be considered as a deterrent.

closedOpened 1 Apr 2026
329

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Mandate police to use S61 to move illegal encampments from unauthorised sites

Mandate police to use Section 61 (CJPOA 1994) to move illegal encampments as soon as relevant legal thresholds are met. Police must direct trespassers to leave, arrest those who refuse, and seize caravans and vehicles used in the occupation

closedOpened 22 Sept 2025
329

signatures

Make "ghost jobs" illegal

Ghost jobs are advertisements for positions that are not currently open or that the company has no intention of filling. We think that ghost jobs create stress, waste time, increase unemployment benefit costs, give a false indication of the

closedOpened 14 Mar 2025
329

signatures

Legal restrictions on heading in football training to protect players’ brains

Create clear, legal restrictions to limit repetitive heading in football training to protect children, young people & all players from repeated head impacts. Some data suggests more than 5m children & 10m adults in England play football. We

openOpened 14 Sept 2026
328

signatures

Increase the VAT taxable turnover threshold to £150,000 for small businesses

We believe small businesses are struggling to grow with the current threshold and many businesses are worse off when registering for VAT as you need to make significantly more than the current £90,000 to see the benefits.

openOpened 5 Aug 2026
328

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Mandate First Aid & mental wellbeing training for all school staff

I would like the Government to change the law to make it a statutory requirement for all school employees (teaching, non-teaching & support staff) to be trained in emergency first aid and mental wellbeing.

closedOpened 14 Jan 2026
328

signatures

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