Many video game companies in recent years have introduced mechanics which are essentially gambling of which are targeted at children and vulnerable adults. While not currently considers gambling by law they do copy many traits to make them as addictive and can lead to real money being lost/earned.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th October 2017 (View Full Response)Tickets are being bought from sites and are getting sold to third party sellers for a high price meaning real fans are missing out. Reselling of football tickets is illegal under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. Why can’t laws apply for tickets to concerts and other sporting events?
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th October 2017 (View Full Response)Continue to fund free TV licences for the over 75 in the future.
- Final Signatures: 171,982
Removing them will only penalize the poorest old age pensioners, many who rely on their television for company and their main source of entertainment.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 15th July 2019
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th June 2019 (View Full Response)Public inquiry into the bias in the BBC
- Final Signatures: 105,421
The impartiality of the BBC is in question and needs addressing so as to protect its charter
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 15th July 2019
The Government responsed to this petition on 14th January 2019 (View Full Response)Revoke the TV licence using legislation
- Final Signatures: 110,841
We wish the government to end the TV Licence as soon as possible
Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 1st March 2021
The Government responsed to this petition on 14th May 2020 (View Full Response)Require all broadcast television be audio described
- Final Signatures: 364
I am severally Visually impaired. I now have to use audio description when I watch TV. The content is very limited on what I can watch as broadcasters are not required to provide audio description. The Government should consider requiring all broadcast television be audio described.
I have witnessed first-hand, women and children being exploited online. Some by repeat offenders, some leading to significant harm to women and children. I believe that it is too easy for people to join social media, and set up social media groups, without having to undergo any checks.
We would like the Government to work with the hospitality sector to create a charter that supports equitable experiences at festivals for disabled patrons.
The BBC has proved incapable of managing and funding the concessionary licence scheme for the over 75s. It axed the scheme, ignored mass protests and has no democratic accountability. Government should be politically accountable for benefits, not a media company. Take back control.
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th March 2021 (View Full Response)Ban the Advertising of Meat and All Other Animal Products
- Final Signatures: 37
Every year, over 70 billion animals are slaughtered for their meat. The Earth also suffers terribly due to animal agriculture. One way to reduce the sales of animal products, and so reduce animal deaths and the environmental impact, would be to ban the advertising of meat and all animal products.