Decriminalize the TV Licence fee
- Final Signatures: 369
This Government has indicated that it will decriminalise the TV licence fee, which predominantly funds BBC services, but has so far failed to do so. We believe the TV Licence should be decriminalised immediately.
Extend the Gambling Act to cover Loot Boxes
- Final Signatures: 951
In July 2020 a House of Lords Committee highlighted evidence that loot boxes cause gambling problems or exploit problem gambling, and called for the Government to extend gambling legislation to cover loot boxes. In September 2020 the Government called for evidence on this but has taken no action.
Allow gyms and leisure centres to reopen
- Final Signatures: 136,163
The goal is to get the government to rethink their decision to close gyms and leisure centres and to come to an agreement to reopen them. As myself and many people rely on gym as part of therapy or a source of happiness I think it would be beneficial for all to reopen them.
Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 15th July 2020
The Government responsed to this petition on 13th May 2020 (View Full Response)Allow golf to be played with appropriate safety measures
- Final Signatures: 132,728
The Government should allow golf courses to remain open during the second lockdown, and any future restrictions. Shops and clubhouses can close, but courses should be allowed to remain open, with social distancing in place.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 22nd March 2021
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th January 2021 (View Full Response)We would like the Government to work with the hospitality sector to create a charter that supports equitable experiences at festivals for disabled patrons.
Require the media give retractions equal prominence to the original article
- Final Signatures: 78
I am frustrated by the volume of misinformation within the media. I understand the commercial reasons for sensationalist articles, but this also damages the readership's understanding of a subject. By providing false or over simplified information, readers derive incorrect conclusions of the topic
UK gov buildings should be mandated to fly the Union Flag all year around.
- Final Signatures: 22
UK government buildings are only encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year around.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designated-days-for-union-flag-flying
Review how the rights of trans and non-binary people are respected in sport
- Final Signatures: 383
The Government should commission a review to look at how the rights of trans and non-binary people are, and can be better, respected in sport.
As we pass the COVID-19 Peak, the Government should: State where the Theatres and Arts fit in the Coronavrius recovery Roadmap, Create a tailor made financial support mechanism for the Arts sector & Clarify how Social Distancing will affect arts spaces like Theatres and Concert Venues.
Debate: This petition was debated in Commons Chamber on 25th June 2020
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th July 2020 (View Full Response)#RecogniseBodyImage for the first time in UK law
- Final Signatures: 955
Government should #RecogniseBodyImage as a priority in the Online Harms Legislation. This would require social media companies to recognise body image in their community standards, to foster healthier and realistic representations of body image, and require this content to be regulated.