Give courts powers to sentence offenders to national service instead of prison
- 59 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 72 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the courts should be able to sentence convicted prisoners to a period of National Service instead of prison. We believe this could act as a stronger deterrent and help reduce crime.
Increase compensation available to jurors to cover lost earnings and other costs
- 32 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 70 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase the amount that can be claimed by jurors to cover lost earnings and the cost of any care or childcare outside of their usual arrangements.
Introduce a fast-track process for cases involving coercive control
- 56 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 66 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Change the law so cases involving coercive control can be heard quickly. Waiting for these cases destroys people’s mental health and is extremely expensive.
Mandatory prison sentences for anyone employing people not entitled to work
- 35 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 64 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Pass a law to introduce a mandatory prison sentence for anyone who employs a person who is not entitled to work. This is already an offence, but we want it to be subject to a mandatory custodial sentence.
Don't axe shorter prison sentences for crimes such as stalking and harassment
- 58 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 60 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The University of Birmingham's Intersectional Feminist Association calls on the Government to amend plans for a legal presumption against prison sentences of less than 12 months criminals convicted of offences, so that they do not apply to crimes such as stalking, harassment and revenge porn.
Require financial institutions to register LPAs online using an access code
- 16 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 59 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Financial institutions have had time to adapt to using online Lasting Power of Attorney registrations through the use of access codes, but some have not done so.
Cap Legal Aid to 2 hours
- 11 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Millions of pounds are spent on legal aid every year. This is taxpayers' money - OUR money!
Require 30-year minimum prison term for premeditated murder regardless of age
- 35 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Change the law to ensure younger people face more serious repercussions for a prosecution for premeditated murder. We want a statutory minimum of 30 years, no matter the age.
Abolish compulsory jury service
- 40 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 52 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I advocate for abolishing compulsory jury service due to its potential impact on individuals' lives, causing disruptions, financial strain, and therefore potentially compromising the fairness of trials.
Make creating non-consensual AI-generated pornography a criminal offence
- 32 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 47 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
This petition calls on Parliament to change the law to make creating AI-generated pornography without the consent of the individual(s) depicted in it a specific criminal offence.