Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s
- 22,693 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,611 - 85 added in the past 24hrs)
I have many concerns regarding the use of mobile phones that can access photographs and social media for children under 16. I believe there are too many safeguarding concerns, exploitation, cyber bullying and group trolling that can be mentally damaging children's well being.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th March 2024 (View Full Response)Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh massacres
- 8,434 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,549 - 242 added in the past 24hrs)
This petition is calling on the UK government to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh massacres.
Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
- 21,131 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,933 - 101 added in the past 24hrs)
On 14/09/2023 I gave birth to my daughter, Harper Rose at 18wks 3days pregnant due to an infection. Harper Rose lived for 30 minutes before sadly passing away. 4 days later I found out that I had 2 STIs.
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2024 (View Full Response)Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
- 26,543 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,668 - 189 added in the past 24hrs)
Amend the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to reflect changes in consumer protection regulations and require all related consumer contracts to list clearly all services and associated costs payable/deductible in respect of pitch fees.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th December 2023 (View Full Response)Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
- 22,675 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 26,521 - 40 added in the past 24hrs)
- A minimum learning period of 40hrs to help young drivers gain skills and experience on different roads under different conditions
- No carrying passengers 25 and under for the first year
- Restrictions on driving at night between midnight and 6am
- Mandatory hazard perception training
Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
- 24,886 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,927 - 47 added in the past 24hrs)
Most benefit claimants are not fraudsters, and we believe Ministers are taking too aggressive an approach towards benefit claimants, in a way which denies freedom and rights of privacy, and seems to treat all benefit claimants like fraudsters.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th February 2024 (View Full Response)Ban the sale of inappropriately sized enclosures and wheels for small animals
- 9,757 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,498 - 205 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should introduce minimum enclosure and wheel sizes for small animals and ban the sale of any that do not fit this criteria. Travel enclosures and carriers should still be available, however.
Enact legislation to make 'psychologist' a protected title
- 11,091 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,262 - 86 added in the past 24hrs)
Anyone can use the title of 'psychologist'. We believe this undermines public trust and contributes to harm. Nine types of 'psychologist' role are protected (i.e. clinical, health), regulated by HCPC and adhere to strict standards. We want any use of the title 'psychologist' to be protected.
Create fast-track citizenship route for soldiers from commonwealth & families
- 1,508 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,035 - 215 added in the past 24hrs)
People from the commonwealth serving in the British army, both men and women alike, and their families supporting them must fill many requirements in order to achieve UK citizenship. We think this should change.
Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
- 23,538 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,660 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government made a manifesto commitment to ban imports of hunting trophies from endangered animals but has so far failed to deliver and legislation was not announced in the recent King’s Speech.