Open Petition since 12th March 2026

Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership - 230,172 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 382,620 - 1,681 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.

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 1st April 2026

Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership - 145,598 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 296,538 - 2,081 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 6th March 2026

Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office - 202,078 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 206,990 - 58 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.

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 - 203,532 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 204,586 - 20 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 17th December 2025

Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats - 172,637 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 175,646 - 3,714 added in the past 24hrs)

It is legal in the UK to hit a cat when driving and not need to stop or report collisions, leaving them scared, alone, and in pain. Cats are important, loved, valued family members for many and we believe the law should reflect this.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has no current plans to require drivers to report collisions with cats. However, the Road Safety Strategy will improve road safety for all road users, including cats and other animals.

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Open Petition since 7th January 2026

Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies - 155,079 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 155,458 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)

A 2024 parliamentary birth trauma inquiry recommended a Maternity Commissioner be appointed alongside a National Maternity Strategy to ensure mums and their babies were safe and looked after with professionalism and compassion.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 20th April 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has commissioned an independent Investigation into maternity and neonatal care, which makes recommendations this spring. There are no current plans to appoint a Maternity Commissioner.

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Open Petition since 17th April 2026

Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills - 108,199 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 150,933 - 340 added in the past 24hrs)

Apply energy intensive industry relief (Supercharger scheme) to the ceramics industry to help cut soaring industrial energy costs & support ceramics businesses, which are at the risk of imminent collapse without urgent intervention, as seen with Denby Pottery registering for administration support.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government intends to publicly consult on the eligibility of the British Industry Supercharger this year. However, consultation outcomes, including future sector inclusion, cannot be pre-empted.

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Open Petition since 9th February 2026

Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test - 149,696 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 150,036 - 6 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.

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 8th January 2026

Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children - 148,175 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 148,595 - 17 added in the past 24hrs)

The government is aware of the potential irreversible impact (physical and emotional) of puberty blockers, having acknowledged an 'unacceptable safety risk’ following the Cass Review. Yet, hundreds of children are about to be given puberty blockers under a government-sanctioned trial.

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

The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd February 2026 (View Full Response)
We are following the expert advice of the Cass Review to establish a clinical trial to determine the relative benefits and harms of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence.

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Open Petition since 28th January 2026

Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy - 117,458 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 120,208 - 121 added in the past 24hrs)

We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government does not support a public inquiry, but takes the issue of foreign influence from any country and lobbying in UK politics very seriously and is already taking action to address this.

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