Open an independent Public Inquiry into Ofcom's guidance on broadcast standards during the coronavirus pandemic. This should consider whether this guidance prevented discussion of concerns about vaccines, and whether that resulted in unnecessary injuries or deaths, or symptoms being ignored.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th March 2023 (View Full Response)Allow Group Exercises Classes to start at the same time gyms are opened
- Final Signatures: 836
In the previous tier system in some Tiers gyms were open but group exercise classes were not allowed. Please allow group exercise classes to recommence at the same time gyms open.
Do not pass the Online Safety Bill and seek a different approach
- Final Signatures: 1,595
The Bill enshrines in law the power of unaccountable foreign internet platform providers to police online speech in the UK. This power could be used in a biased or oppressive way. The Bill also positions Ofcom as an arbiter for these global providers, which we think is nonsensical.
Replace the TV licence fee with a subscription service.
- Final Signatures: 235
Give people a choice, if they want to pay a subscription to watch/ listen to the BBC or not.
Ban communal changing rooms
- Final Signatures: 37
The government needs to ban new changing rooms at gyms, swimming pools and other facilities from being communal and instead new facilities must be cubicle. Also require older facilities to change from communal to cubicle changing rooms.
Commission a review of racism in cricket
- Final Signatures: 52
We need the Government to get involved in the recent reports of racism in cricket and question the lack of action taken by governing cricket bodies to tackle racism. The matter is nothing short of what happens in football but there is silence on it.
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)I want domestic broadband provided at a fixed address to be classified as an essential utility, meaning providers have to guarantee access and provide support during outages, are not easily able to disconnect users and regulated to a higher standard.
Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels
- Final Signatures: 200,571
Football is a powerful tool of which allows a range of benefits such as employment, and other important aspects of life. Football can be associated with passion, emotion, excitement and dedication across the community. With Fans attending football games a range of economic benefits are there too.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 9th November 2020
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st October 2020 (View Full Response)Legalise drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches
- Final Signatures: 104
Change the current laws prohibiting alcoholic drinks being drunk within view of the pitch at football stadiums. The decision should with with individual football clubs, whether they choose to allow “drinking areas” in specific parts of the stadium.