Lobby to negotiate equal visa rights for U.K. citizens with property in EU area
Current Signatures: 18,435
Estimated Final Signatures: 42,098 (c. 201 added daily)
Lobby the government to negotiate equal rights for U.K. citizens with properties in EU countries to those automatically awarded to EU citizens staying in the U.K., ie, 180 days in any 365 days. Not 2 x 90 day blocks as per current Schengen rules.
Urge the Indian Government to ensure safety of protestors & press freedom
Current Signatures: 116,181
Estimated Final Signatures: 178,997 (c. 952 added daily)
The Government must make a public statement on the #kissanprotests & press freedoms.
India is the worlds largest democracy & democratic engagement and freedom of the press are fundamental rights and a positive step towards creating a India that works for all.
Negotiate more favorable post-transition travel rules for U.K. citizens
Current Signatures: 11,583
Estimated Final Signatures: 16,463 (c. 88 added daily)
From 1st January 2021, U.K. citizens travelling to the EU will only be allowed to stay a maximum of 90 days in every 6 month period.
The government must negotiate reciprocal treatment for its U.K. citizens, meaning allowing stays of atleast 180 consecutive days.
Implement sanctions against the Nigerian Government and officials
Current Signatures: 221,238
Estimated Final Signatures: 230,597 (c. 1,218 added daily)
The Government should explore using the new sanctions regime that allows individuals and entities that violate human rights around the world to be targeted, to impose sanctions on members of the Nigerian government and police force involved in any human rights abuses by the Nigerian police.
Broker a ceasefire for all sides in Yemen to carry out humanitarian aid
Final Signatures: 211,848As Yemenis who are privileged to be British citizens, we want our Government to put pressure on all military groups in Yemen, including the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition forces, to halt attacks on Yemen; to allow humanitarian aid to be carried out. We want all groups to put down their weapons.
Urge the ICC to investigate crimes against the Tamil population
Final Signatures: 13,582The UK Government urge the International Criminal Court to investigate crimes against the Tamil population in Sri Lanka between 1980 to the present day.
Call for an immediate end to the Israeli blockade on the people of Gaza
Final Signatures: 11,002COVID-19 is uniquely threatening to the people of Gaza. The 1.8 million Palestinians cannot safely self-isolate – there simply isn't space – and no one can leave the region.
Impose sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims
Final Signatures: 146,345The UK Government plans to introduce “Magnitsky law”, a law which targets people who commit gross human rights violations. Through this law or alternative means, this petition urges the UK Government to impose sanctions on China for their human rights violations on the Uyghur people.
Suspend sanctions against Iran for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic
Final Signatures: 14,400As of today, 2,336 cases have now been confirmed in Iran and Iran has a high ratio of deaths to infections – now about 3.3%. Sanctions against Iran should be lifted immediately to help its populace and prevent the global spread of infection.
The Government to make representations on behalf of Andrew Neal in UAE
Final Signatures: 11,130Andy Neal has been held in the UAE for more than four months, accused of selling drugs, a charge he denies. The person who accused Andy of selling drugs has since retracted his statement. The police had Andy sign a confession written in arabic using his thumb print, which he did not understand.
Condemn Sudan’s use of lethal force vs protests, pressure for democratic change
Final Signatures: 22,999We call on the British government to condemn in the strongest terms the Sudanese regime's use of lethal force, including live ammunition, against the pro-democracy movement in Sudan. We further request that it pressure Khartoum to heed the protesters' demands for genuine democratic transformation.
Put pressure on the Chinese Government over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims
Final Signatures: 16,432Reports have suggested that the chinese government has been placing Uyghur Muslims in “re-education” camps, forcing them to drink alcohol and consume pork, both against the Islamic faith.
These camps are echoes of previous ethnic cleansing and there needs to be ample pressure on China.
UK to refer Sri Lanka to ICC in March 2019
Final Signatures: 17,554Refer Sri Lanka to International Criminal Court, if it continues to fail to implement its commitment made to the UNHRC Res. [A/HRC/RES/30/1] by March 2019; by agreeing to provide accountability and transitional justice.
Put pressure on the Chinese Government over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims
Final Signatures: 11,406Reports have suggested that the chinese government has been placing Uyghur Muslims in “re-education” camps, forcing them to drink alcohol and consume pork, both against the Islamic faith.
These camps are echoes of previous ethnic cleansing and there needs to be ample pressure on China.
Parliament debate whether Israel has 'improper influence' over British Politics
Final Signatures: 13,282Theresa May has 'rejected' calls, from the leader of the opposition party, for a public inquiry, into alleged 'improper influences' in British politics by Israel. This is wrong.