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)Urge the South Korean Government to end the brutal dog meat trade
- Final Signatures: 51
Given the latest revelation from the South Korean President that he "suggests" the ban of dog and cat meat consumption. Our Government should use this opportunity to once again discuss and urge them to do so.
Regulate parent and child parking spaces
- Final Signatures: 146
The Government should require a minimum number of parent and child space available per 100 spaces in retail destinations that require a government issued badge to use to help with enforcement.
I want the UK Government to work with the Australian government to ensure that changes to Working Holiday Maker/Youth Mobility schemes, making these available to people aged up to 35, and removing requirements to undertake particular work, to commence on the same date the new FTA comes into force.
The UK should ban the importation of Shark Fins for personal consumption
- Final Signatures: 57
After Brexit, ban the carriage of shark fins in to the UK for personal use
EU law allows individuals travelling to Europe to carry 20kg of dried shark fins for personal consumption. THIS SHOULD STOP
Seek to agree with the EU and constituent governments bilateral exemption of goods purchased online, whether through platforms such as Amazon or direct from the retailer’s website, from all additional charges levied since we left the single market on 1st January 2021, such as VAT and import duties.
Impose a full embargo on Russian goods including gold, platinum, refined petroleum, gas, fertilizer and all other vital raw materials and resources that Russia's economy is built upon. If NATO forces will not support Ukraine through military action, then peaceful, economic action must be taken.
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.
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.
Seek to eliminate non-Tariff costs to UK-EU movement of goods
- Final Signatures: 39
Very high costs are being seen by consumers and businesses in the UK, it is impacting general purchases, hobbies and in many cases businesses are having to set up EU based warehouses etc. This is expensive and makes it hard to compete.