Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.
- Final Signatures: 696,955
Make it a legal requirement when opening a new social media account, to provide a verified form of ID. Where the account belongs to a person under the age of 18 verify the account with the ID of a parent/guardian, to prevent anonymised harmful activity, providing traceability if an offence occurs.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 28th February 2022
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th May 2021 (View Full Response)Extra Financial Support For Closed Soft Play Centres
- Final Signatures: 14,050
Soft play centres remain closed and face uncertain times and closure. The original Grant's were a huge help but this has been used up on rent and ongoing utility costs.
For many if not all a second survival grant is needed for this sector facing the longest closures of all.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st August 2020 (View Full Response)Ban Targeted Political Messaging on Social Media
- Final Signatures: 23
Pass legislation which prevents social media platforms from targeting individual users on social media with political advertising, messaging, and narratives that are based on their personal characteristics and user behaviour, and which lead to polarisation or radicalisation.
The Prime Minister recently ruled out discussing the return of the Parthenon Marbles, saying it was a matter for the British Museum. However, in order for the British Museum to be able to accept a request for these artefacts to be repatriated the British Museum Act needs to be amended.
Prohibit the unsolicited delivery of plastic bags
- Final Signatures: 31
The Government should prohibit the delivery of plastic bags, where these have not been requested. Many charities bulk mail plastic bags, for use to give donations, to households across the country. This contributes to harm against the environment, and can also be a risk to pets.
Keep all indoor fitness facilities open in all tiers, including tier 4
- Final Signatures: 176
To allow indoor fitness facilities and gyms to remain open in all tiers, including tier 4. Monitor facility capacity and ensure covid safety measures are in place.
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.
All social media should be restricted to people who are 16 years or older. Providing a national insurance number should be a requirement to start an account, therefore only one account per one person.
It is vitally important that people are allowed to exercise and remain healthy and shooting ranges should be allowed to continue to operate during this latest lockdown period as they are open air with plenty of space and able to safely run with COVID-19 measures in place.