Ban the importation of animal fur into the UK
- Final Signatures: 11,431
The UK government has already limited the importation of animal fur into the UK by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91, however certain animal fur can still be imported, some from countries with poor animal welfare rights. The government should ban the importation of ALL animal fur into the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2019 (View Full Response)Tougher UK regulation of the export of second-hand clothing
- Final Signatures: 74
We require that the Government take responsibility by introducing new regulations for the second-hand market about which textiles can leave the UK. These should prevent the export of clothing that is in poor condition or which is not useful for the country they are being sent to.
Abolish the certificate of inspection (COI) for organic imports into the UK
- Final Signatures: 68
In January 2022 a certificate of inspection (COI) will be required for organic imports into the UK. A hard copy paper trace must go from importer to exporter, to port of entry, back to exporter, and back to the port with the goods on entry to UK. This ludicrous system will paralyse organic imports.
Ban import of all Israeli goods produced in 'the disputed territories'
- Final Signatures: 216
In 2016 the UK voted for UN resolution 2334.This "reiterates its demand that Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory". We want a ban on all Israeli goods produced in 'the disputed territories', until this resolution is complied with.
Apply to join the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
- Final Signatures: 29
We are a trading nation that ultimately depends on sales of our goods and services; by joining EFTA the UK can also apply to be party to the EEA (European Economic Area) agreement allowing us completely tariff-free trade with the EU.
Impose additional 20% duty tax on all goods imported from or made in Russia
- Final Signatures: 60
To impose 20% of additional duties on all goods imported from Russia and made in Russia. Allocate this funds to help Ukraine as a response to Russian military aggression against Ukraine.
Any future free trade deals must include freedom of movement of people
- Final Signatures: 41
Pass a binding law that compels all future trade deals with trading partners to include the free movement of people - the freedom to live, work, and travel in either territory with no more restrictions than we have within the UK as UK citizens.
In line with the suspension of future sales of tear gas and other crowd control equipment to Hong Kong, a decision made by the current Government, can the Government commit to the same course of action in light of the current situation in America.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th July 2020 (View Full Response)Reverse import duties on goods brought from the EU as of January 1 2021
- Final Signatures: 151
The government should replicate the same customs arrangements on goods brought from the EU as prior to Brexit. The cap of £270 on some items bought from the EU needs to be lifted and the previous limits should be instituted.
Change the law on 1999 ruling of monovision for HGV drivers
- Final Signatures: 227
Allow people with monovision to take an eye test to keep their HGV.
The law has changed so many times in the last 5 years. And also vehicle have changed so much in the last 5 years. Lane assisted, crash avoidance, and now the testing of driverless vehicles.