Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
- 211,343 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 213,800 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)
This petition calls for the Government to allocate Parliamentary time for assisted dying to be fully debated in the House of Commons and to give MPs a vote on the issue. Terminally ill people who are mentally sound and near the end of their lives should not suffer unbearably against their will.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 29th April 2024
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd February 2024 (View Full Response)Do not allow original wills to be destroyed after 25 years
- 15,459 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,509 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Please #SaveOurWills! The MoJ proposes to digitise and then allow the destruction of original wills after 25 years. We call for the original wills to be preserved in perpetuity in line with current legislation. Do not agree to legislative changes that would allow the destruction of these documents.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st March 2024 (View Full Response)Implement Affirmative Consent for Sexual Activity
- 11,309 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,837 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
Implement affirmative consent: a clear, voluntary, explicit agreement to engage in specific sexual activity, requiring ongoing communication and mutual understanding. This would emphasise active consent rather than an absence of objections. We ask that legislation be updated to this model.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th April 2024 (View Full Response)Provide for resentencing for everyone serving an indeterminate prison sentence
- 11,350 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,409 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We call upon the UK Government to recognize and safeguard the human rights of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) inmates, by enabling them to be resentenced so indeterminate sentences can be replaced.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th February 2024 (View Full Response)Set automatic bail requirements for those charged with domestic violence offence
- 5,329 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,203 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to set automatic bail requirements for those on bail who have been charged with domestic violence related offences, including coercive control and stalking.
Impose a five-year minimum sentence for carrying knives
- 2,065 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,722 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government to impose a 5-year minimum sentence for all those found to illegally carry a knife. There is more to be done to combat knife crime, but I want the Government to start here.
Remove the 28-day time limit from the unduly lenient sentence scheme for murder
- 1,308 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,537 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to remove or amend the 28-day time limit for applying to the lenient sentence scheme to have a sentence reviewed, for convictions of murder.
Review Ofsted's report on CAFCASS
- 401 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,316 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)
In February 2024, Ofsted carried out an inspection of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS). The report graded CAFCASS as outstanding in all areas. We do not feel this glowing report reflects CAFCASS practice, and want a Government review.
Give legal right of contact between grandchildren and grandparents
- 1,488 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,581 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
UK grandparents have no automatic right of contact with their grandchildren. They can lose contact with a grandchild if the parents split up or for other reasons. I run a support group for affected grandparents and would like there to be a parliamentary debate to find a better solution.
Increase sentences for young people carrying/using a bladed weapon
- 880 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 881 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
There should be harsh minimum sentences for young people who carry or attack with a bladed weapon. If they have committed a crime with full intention then they should be treated as an adult, including being given a harsh sentence in prison.