Ban the importation of animal fur into the UK
- Final Signatures: 11,431
The UK government has already limited the importation of animal fur into the UK by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91, however certain animal fur can still be imported, some from countries with poor animal welfare rights. The government should ban the importation of ALL animal fur into the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2019 (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
Ban import of all Israeli goods produced in 'the disputed territories'
- Final Signatures: 216
In 2016 the UK voted for UN resolution 2334.This "reiterates its demand that Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory". We want a ban on all Israeli goods produced in 'the disputed territories', until this resolution is complied with.
Cap local authority parking fines during the pandemic
- Final Signatures: 46
The amount of parking tickets given out appears to have increased during the COVID19 pandemic. I believe the majority of tickets given out are unjust. Trying to make money at this catastrophic time is unhuman.
Protect animal welfare standards in trade agreement with Australia
- Final Signatures: 270
The Government should ensure that any trade agreement it reaches with Australia does not allow for the import of products from animals which have been subject to lower welfare standards. This could help protect the animals’ welfare, as well as UK farming businesses and the UK public.
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.
Sanction Chinese goods and implement powers to block China acquiring UK firms
- Final Signatures: 63
Trading with China and allowing acquisition by China of UK companies is having an adverse effect on the UK. We must pay for our health, education, workers' rights, and other aspects of civilisation through higher wages and higher taxes.
Let all airlines allow pets in the airplanes' cabin to and from the UK.
- Final Signatures: 508
I want the parliament to reconsider the animal's right in general starting with letting them fly abroad with their families in the plane's cabin.
This petition is calling on the Government to make it mandatory for all health professionals to report to the DVLA any drivers with health conditions that may affect their ability to drive safely.