Reports 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 14th March 2019 (View Full Response)The Government to make representations on behalf of Andrew Neal in UAE
- Final Signatures: 11,130
Andy 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th May 2019 (View Full Response)Impose Financial sanctions on the State of Myanmar (Burma).
- Final Signatures: 30,349
Impose harsh financial sanctions on the State of Myanmar due to the current ongoing ethnic cleansing being pursued by elements of its security forces.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 16th April 2018
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th October 2017 (View Full Response)Theresa 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th September 2018 (View Full Response)Provide more funding for supporting people reporting crimes abroad
- Final Signatures: 12
We believe the British Government needs to do more to protect its own citizens abroad. More funding should be provided to support those reporting a crime abroad, for example if they are abroad studying/doing business/holidaying or have relocated.
Seek to end the ongoing crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh
- Final Signatures: 19
The UK should advocate for immediate humanitarian aid delivery to Nagorno-Karabakh and use its influence to seek to end the crisis, including opening the Lachin corridor.
Take all efforts to push for a ceasefire in Syria.
- Final Signatures: 16,038
The bombing of rebel-held areas by the Syrian government and its allies has intensified in recent weeks. Countless civilians have suffered as a consequence - particularly in the Eastern Ghouta enclave. The UK must use its position on the UN Security Council to push for a ceasefire.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2018 (View Full Response)In 2011 a former Royal Marine working in Maritime Security called Carl Davies was murdered on the French Island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean. The Reunion authorities have still to date not brought Carl's murderers to justice and the family need some form of closure regarding the death of Carl.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th May 2018 (View Full Response)UK to refer Sri Lanka to ICC in March 2019
- Final Signatures: 17,554
Refer 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th December 2018 (View Full Response)Reports 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th November 2018 (View Full Response)