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Closed Petition closed 26th October 2023

Devolve broadcasting to the Scottish Parliament - Final Signatures: 4,872

Work with Scottish Government to devolve broadcasting.


Closed Petition closed 19th November 2021

Devolve immigration policy to the Scottish Parliament - Final Signatures: 34

Scotland welcomes immigrants and refugees as a tolerant and open society. Scotland needs immigration to mitigate the disastrous effects of Brexit on its economy.


Closed Petition closed 23rd July 2023

Reverse the decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill - Final Signatures: 29,584

I want the Government to reverse their decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, as this legislation contains important provisions for the LGBT community in Scotland. We are a United Kingdom, and the UK Government should not block devolved legislation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th February 2023 (View Full Response)
This decision was made due to the adverse effects that would arise from the Bill and its significant impact on GB-wide equalities matters. This is not about changing the rights of transgender people.
Closed Petition closed 13th April 2021

Public Inquiry into Unfair Trading Practices of Holiday Caravan Park Owners - Final Signatures: 12,399

The Government should launch an inquiry into the terms of standard consumer contracts issued by trade members of the NCC and BH&HPA, to establish if the terms and practices are unfair for the purposes of the CRA 2015 and if the practices breach the Unfair Trading Regs 2008.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th February 2021 (View Full Response)
Unfair practices are prohibited by consumer law and Trading Standards services and the CMA are responsible for its enforcement. The Government has no further plans to launch an inquiry.
Closed Petition closed 7th March 2024

Hold a Referendum to abolish the Scottish Parliment - Final Signatures: 1,404

We want the goverment to arrange a referendum to give voters the chance to decide whether the Scottish Parliament should be abolished.


Closed Petition closed 12th August 2021

Devolve powers to the Scottish Government relating to drug consumption rooms. - Final Signatures: 95

It is important to devolve power to the Scottish Parliament to allow them to set up drug consumption rooms given Scotland's drug death rates. Evidence from other countries shows that such services can greatly help a vulnerable population and be beneficial for society.


Closed Petition closed 18th September 2021

Allow the Shetland Islands a referendum on becoming a crown dependency of the UK - Final Signatures: 1,406

Allow the Shetland Islands the opportunity to hold a referendum on staying as part of Scotland or becoming a crown dependency of the UK.


Closed Petition closed 26th November 2023

All Scots living in the UK should have a vote in an independence referendum - Final Signatures: 29

Amend the Scotland Act 1998 to the effect that all people living in the U.K. who could qualify as Scottish (one Scottish grandparent) should have a full and equal vote in any future independence referendum, after having proven their entitlement to vote in such a referendum.


Closed Petition closed 30th May 2024

Require videogame publishers to keep games they have sold in a working state - Final Signatures: 27,341

Require publishers to leave videogames (and related game assets / features) they have sold to customers in a reasonably working state when support ends, so that no further intervention whatsoever is necessary for the game to function, as a statutory consumer right.

The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd May 2024 (View Full Response)
Those selling games must comply with UK consumer law. They must provide clear information and allow continued access to games if sold on the understanding that they will remain playable indefinitely.
Closed Petition closed 1st December 2023

Repeal section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 - Final Signatures: 135

Revoke the power of the Secretary of State for Scotland to deny assent to legislation of the Scottish parliament in devolved matters, by repealing that provision of the Scotland Act 1998.