Brittany Pettibone, Lauren Southern, and Martin Sellner have all been detained and removed from the UK recently because of their political beliefs and/or their intention to meet other political activists. They are peaceful and no one peaceful should be banned for their political beliefs.
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th April 2018 (View Full Response)We call for the Government to pause its trade negotiations with India and the implementation of the India-UK migration and mobility partnership, in protest of India’s visa policy towards British nationals of Pakistani origin. We believe this visa policy is discriminatory.
Allow citizens of Colombia to travel to the UK visa free for tourism
- Final Signatures: 21
Allow citizens of Colombia to travel to the UK visa free for tourism
Grant family visa status to Ukrainian seasonal workers
- Final Signatures: 21
Ukrainian seasonal workers have had their visas extended, but they are not allowed to change their jobs, bring their family over or claim other assistance. They are therefore open to possible exploitation. The government needs to grant family visa status to Ukraine seasonal workers.
Allow a limited amount of hemp on allotments without a licence
- Final Signatures: 19
Hemp is an established crop in Britain and is a source of essential omega oils and protein.
Fund a national public awareness campaign about knife crime
- Final Signatures: 17
The Government should fund a public awareness campaign about knife crime, to raise awareness of the consequences of knife crimes, and the penalties for carrying or using a knife. The campaign should include resources for schools and paid advertising on TV, radio and online.
People should be allowed to travel outside of the UK temporarily while a visa application is being processed. Whether this be to see family, go on holiday, a working trip etc. They should not be held prisoner in the UK.
UK citizens must not be extradited abroad for criminal or administrative offences. Instead the Government should provide for UK courts to try cases of alleged offences abroad, according to UK law.
Students and temporary visa holders are living away from their homes for many years working and studying in the UK or Working but they are not able to bring parents easily in the UK like other countries (e.g. Canada) I urge the government to add parents as dependents or relax visa condition for em.
Extend Settled Status to all EU citizen with Pre-Settled Status who contributed to our national effort against Covid-19.
Many EU nationals decided to remain in the UK and have tirelessly worked in healthcare, the food industry, logistics, and beyond, in service of the public good.