Open Petition since 12th March 2026

Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership - 242,041 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 244,908 - 69 added in the past 24hrs)

Create a public register of all offenders convicted of animal abuse and introduce an automatic, lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal neglect or abuse. This register should be searchable by vets, breeders, charities and the public to prevent repeat offending.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 29th June 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The government has no plans to introduce an animal abuse register, or an automatic lifetime ban for animal abusers because we already have similar provisions in place.

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Open Petition since 11th February 2026

Do not ban social media for under 16s - 217,207 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 217,463 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)

I think the government shouldn’t ban social media for under 16s. This is because for many young people social media is how they communicate with their friends. Some people view social media as a lifeline. A community, a supportive network. This is why I think the government shouldn’t ban it.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The government recognises the benefits of digital technologies, including social media, for children. We are consulting on how to ensure children have an enriching and positive experience online.

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Open Petition since 6th March 2026

Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office - 204,564 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 205,456 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a new legal disqualification so people convicted of terrorism offences (in the UK or abroad) cannot stand as candidates or hold elected office, including local councils.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 6th July 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th May 2026 (View Full Response)
We currently have no plans to change the disqualification criteria for these offences. We keep the UK’s broader counter terrorism framework under constant review to ensure it is fit for purpose.

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Open Petition since 5th February 2026

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge - 204,081 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 204,136 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available for free. Currently, fees can reach thousands, creating a "paywall" for justice. All legal records should be public property to help ensure transparency, allow for fair appeals, and support victims. Access to the law should not depend on wealth.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 23rd March 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is already increasing transparency in the courts, including expanding free access to Crown Court sentencing remarks. Going further now would place even more pressure on the system.

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Open Petition since 1st April 2026

Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership - 162,036 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 186,216 - 605 added in the past 24hrs)

Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public should decide who owns and controls it.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2026 (View Full Response)
Nationalisation would take years and involve complex legal processes, diverting effort from cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas. We are taking action now through stronger regulation and enforcement.

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Open Petition since 9th February 2026

Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test - 151,112 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 151,630 - 48 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the UK Government to fund and help fast-track the process to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel-prick test. SMA is a rare genetic condition with devastating consequences if not treated early. Every baby should be screened at birth to allow early diagnosis and access to life-changing treatment.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 22nd June 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The NHS is planning an in-service evaluation offering SMA screening to newborn babies in England. This will inform a decision on whether to extend the NHS newborn blood spot screening programme.

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Open Petition since 24th March 2026

Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance - 87,601 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 117,878 - 1,226 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe school fines & prosecutions do not help to improve school attendance. They are a blunt, ineffective tool & they do not tackle the root cause of attendance difficulties. I'm proposing the law is changed to ban FPNs & prosecutions. This will encourage collaboration rather than punishment.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st April 2026 (View Full Response)
Government has no plans to ban fixed penalty notices or prosecutions for non-attendance. Both influence parental behaviour, where support has been exhausted, not engaged with or is inappropriate.

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Open Petition since 4th February 2026

Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament - 114,938 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,966 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to do everything in its power to ensure that when bills are supported by MPs & the public, they have the time to complete all their stages in Parliament. We believe this is important to uphold democracy.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 8th June 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th February 2026 (View Full Response)
Parliament is the supreme legislative authority in the UK and is responsible for making law. A Bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament to become law.

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Open Petition since 4th February 2026

Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners - 114,345 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,380 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)

The UK Government must act urgently to urge the Israeli Government to stop the proposed law which would permit the execution of Palestinian Prisoners, past, present and future.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2026 (View Full Response)
The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances. The Government has raised concerns with the Government of Israel and will continue to do so.

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Open Petition since 10th April 2026

Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth - 112,664 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 113,028 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)

The law must change so intended parents in surrogacy arrangements are recognised as their child’s legal parents from birth. Families should not have to go through months of court proceedings and social worker visits to be recognised as the parents of a child they planned and love.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th May 2026 (View Full Response)
We acknowledge delays to legal parenthood can cause uncertainty. The Government has no current plans to review surrogacy laws but will look to consider this in the future as time and capacity allows.

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