Closed Petition closed 6th May 2018

Repeal the 1939 Cancer Act so that doctors can offer alternatives to chemo - Final Signatures: 10,267

Doctors are not legally allowed to offer or advise on alternatives for fear of criminal prosecution and the loss of their license to practice.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th May 2018 (View Full Response)
In prescribing treatments, a clinician should take account of an individual’s circumstances, medical history and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance and available evidence.

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Closed Petition closed 26th September 2019

Stop counselling notes of rape survivors being used in court. - Final Signatures: 13,380

Victims of rape and sexual assault are not allowed counselling as lawyers can request their counselling notes which can be used against them, if their case goes to court. Victims of this nature should feel able to speak freely in a safe space without potential repercussions to their case.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th October 2019 (View Full Response)
The best interests of victims are paramount and they should not be stopped from having counselling if their case goes to court. Notes should never be automatically given to defence lawyers on request.

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Closed Petition closed 20th July 2022

Do not require Attorney General consent for international law prosecutions - Final Signatures: 53

In international crimes Parliament legislated that the consent of the Attorney General is required before a criminal prosecution may be initiated. This breaches principles of natural justice; separation of power and denies Victims justice in indicting members of HM Government for inter. crimes.

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