Implement sanctions against the Nigerian Government and officials
- Final Signatures: 221,258
The Government should explore using the new sanctions regime that allows individuals and entities that violate human rights around the world to be targeted, to impose sanctions on members of the Nigerian government and police force involved in any human rights abuses by the Nigerian police.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 23rd November 2020
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th November 2020 (View Full Response)Omit the NHS from any future trade deal with the US
- Final Signatures: 111,079
As the Coronavirus escalates, there are concerns that a trade deal between the UK Government and the US deal might not exempt our NHS, leaving it vulnerable to privatisation and in direct contradiction to promises this would not happen.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 16th November 2020
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd June 2020 (View Full Response)The Government voted out a House of Lords amendment to the Trade Bill to give legal protection against allowing any NHS services, or patient data, being included in trade negotiations with other countries.
Allow Driving theory test to expire three years instead of two
- Final Signatures: 256
Because of the long delays caused by Covid, it is taking up to 6 months to get a driving test which only allows 3 tests before having to resit theory test again. Pre pandemic, it was possible to attempt test every 3 months. Until tests are back to this level, extend the Theory test to 3 years
In 2019 UK Government finalised a free trade agreement (FTA) with Faroe Islands which allows for £100 million of exports of wild caught and farmed fish to Britain per annum (20% of the Faroe Islands global trade). This FTA should be suspended until all whale & dolphin hunts on Faroe Islands end
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 11th July 2022
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th October 2021 (View Full Response)Urge the South Korean Government to end the brutal dog meat trade
- Final Signatures: 51
Given the latest revelation from the South Korean President that he "suggests" the ban of dog and cat meat consumption. Our Government should use this opportunity to once again discuss and urge them to do so.
Change the law on 1999 ruling of monovision for HGV drivers
- Final Signatures: 227
Allow people with monovision to take an eye test to keep their HGV.
The law has changed so many times in the last 5 years. And also vehicle have changed so much in the last 5 years. Lane assisted, crash avoidance, and now the testing of driverless vehicles.
Regulate parent and child parking spaces
- Final Signatures: 146
The Government should require a minimum number of parent and child space available per 100 spaces in retail destinations that require a government issued badge to use to help with enforcement.
Revoke recent changes to the Highway Code
- Final Signatures: 637
The Government should revoke the changes to the Highway Code which into effect on 29/1/22, to allow for more consultation with motoring groups. These changes affects all road users not just pedestrians and cyclists.
In line with the suspension of future sales of tear gas and other crowd control equipment to Hong Kong, a decision made by the current Government, can the Government commit to the same course of action in light of the current situation in America.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th July 2020 (View Full Response)