Extend the Gambling Act to cover Loot Boxes
- Final Signatures: 46,627
Video game companies avoid predatory Loot Boxes being defined as gambling on the technicality items received can't be redeemed for money despite clearly being gambling otherwise. Update the Gambling Act to include purchases providing randomized digital items even if they do not have monetary value.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th July 2020 (View Full Response)Approve the return to training plan for contact sports
- Final Signatures: 10,750
On the 31st July a plan for a return to training was submitted to DCMS by a consortium of contact sports associations working in collaboration with Sport England. This plan was supposed to be reviewed by Downing Street but the meeting was cancelled. We ask for the plan to be reviewed and signed off.
The Government responsed to this petition on 7th December 2020 (View Full Response)Equal rights for Islamic marriage ceremonies in the Marriage Act 1949
- Final Signatures: 49
The UK has a proud history of freedom and equality. The Government should therefore amend the Marriage Act 1949, Section 26, to give equal rights for the legal recognition of Islamic marriage ceremonies, the same as ceremonies conducted in accordance Quaker and Jewish beliefs (Section 26, (c)(d)).
Extra Financial Support For Closed Soft Play Centres
- Final Signatures: 14,050
Soft play centres remain closed and face uncertain times and closure. The original Grant's were a huge help but this has been used up on rent and ongoing utility costs.
For many if not all a second survival grant is needed for this sector facing the longest closures of all.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st August 2020 (View Full Response)When signing up to a betting agency online it is mandatory to upload proof of age/identity in order to show that you are over 18. Porn however, for the most part doesn't even have a 'Type DoB / Click to confirm your age.' Age verification controls should be a legal requirement.
Stop the 6-month advance payment for TV licences
- Final Signatures: 23
We need to Government to abolish the 6 months credit from TV licence direct debit payments. People want to pay monthly but firstly need to pay for a years licence over 6 months. You then pay the normal £13.12 for the next 6 months. You will always be 6 months in credit with your TV licence.
Require social media platforms to introduce mandatory ID verification
- Final Signatures: 544
We would like the Government to require all social media apps to have a mandatory identity verification process in order for a person to be able to create an account and interact with others. For example, submission of a photographic ID. This would help improve online safety.
Provide free basic wifi to all homes in England.
- Final Signatures: 27
I believe basic wifi should be free to all. My example is a vulnerable adult during covid restrictions not being able request medication from GP as he was told to do it online and he did not have access to this and also did not know how to use if he had got access.
Stronger sentences for online abuse, and fund mental health support
- Final Signatures: 37
The Government should increase sentences for online abuse, including gaslighting and catfishing. They should also fund more mental health support for victims, and for those who work with vulnerable people including the police, social workers, charity workers, and emergency services.
Allow non-professional singing in groups of more than six indoors
- Final Signatures: 59,255
I would like the government to retract the guidance issued on 18 May that says amateur choirs can only rehearse indoors in groups of six. Step 3 of the roadmap should allow choirs of any size to rehearse indoors providing social distancing is maintained and COVID-secure measures are in place.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th June 2021 (View Full Response)