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Closed Petition closed 13th September 2019

Immunity for soldiers who worked in Northern Ireland. - Final Signatures: 150,324

Do not prosecute the military for its work in Northern Ireland. Our military should be excused all criminal investigations after a period of time.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 20th May 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st April 2019 (View Full Response)
This Government is unequivocal in our admiration for the Armed Forces whose sacrifices ensured terrorism would never succeed. However, our approach to the past must be consistent with the rule of law.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Stop the passing of the Abortion Law in Northern Ireland - Final Signatures: 16,032

The British parliament recently voted to legalise same sex marriage and abortion in Northern Ireland by a rather substantial majority. This was a vote nothing to do with the Northern Irish people and gave the people of Northern Ireland no say. Many people in NI and the UK are certainly outraged.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th September 2019 (View Full Response)
In the absence of a restored Northern Ireland Executive and functioning Assembly, Parliament has placed a legal duty on the Government to reform Northern Ireland’s abortion law.
Closed Petition closed 8th August 2019

Stop MLA’s Salary until Stormont has a sitting Assembly - Final Signatures: 22,468

Northern Irish MLA’s continue to be paid around £35k a year, despite not having a sitting assembly in over two years and refusing to attend negotiations. This is unacceptable, MLA salaries should cease until a negotiation has been reached and a sitting Northern Irish Assembly has been restored.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th March 2019 (View Full Response)
While the Assembly is not sitting, the Government recognises that MLAs continue to be active in constituency work. MLA salaries have been reduced to reflect the work MLAs are currently doing.
Closed Petition closed 18th November 2018

British Soldiers who served in N. Ireland must have immunity from prosecution. - Final Signatures: 54,116

Our soldiers are not currently immune from prosecution. This is wrong. All British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland should have legal immunity from prosecution.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th June 2018 (View Full Response)
This Government is unequivocal in our admiration for the Armed Forces whose sacrifices ensured terrorism would never succeed. However, our approach to the past must be consistent with the rule of law.
Closed Petition closed 14th December 2018

Leave the EU now - Final Signatures: 66,971

The Government is not going to achieve a satisfactory outcome from its negotiations with the EU.
We should walk away now.
No Deal is better than a bad deal.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 14th January 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th November 2018 (View Full Response)
The UK will be leaving the EU on the 29th March 2019. EU leaders have now endorsed the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the future relationship between the UK and EU.
Closed Petition closed 17th April 2019

Leave the EU without a deal in March 2019. - Final Signatures: 608,152

We are wasting Billions of pounds of taxpayers money trying to negotiate in a short space of time. Leaving the EU in March 2019 will allow the UK good time to negotiate more efficiently. The EU will be more eager to accept a deal on our terms having lost a major partner.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 14th January 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 14th December 2018 (View Full Response)
The deal that we have reached with the EU is the right one for the United Kingdom. Leaving without a deal would risk uncertainty for the economy, for business and for citizens.
Closed Petition closed 23rd April 2019

UK government to integrate all rights in UN CEDAW Convention into domestic law. - Final Signatures: 19,471

In 1986 the UK government ratified the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). It gives rights to UK women & obligates government to advance women's lives, recognising past inequalities & remedying them. Its provisions must become part of domestic law.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th November 2018 (View Full Response)
The United Kingdom is a recognised world leader in gender equality and the Government is committed to tackling the major injustices that hold women back.
Closed Petition closed 22nd January 2022

Prevent Government Proposals relating to NI trouble related deaths - Final Signatures: 20

We want the Government to stop these Perpetrator focused proposals on dealing with the legacy of the conflict here in NI.
We want to keep it victim focused by honouring their commitments to Stormont House Agreement. All 5 NI polictal parties, victim groups and Irish Government oppose this proposal


Closed Petition closed 17th November 2021

Do not protect British soldiers who served in NI from prosecution - Final Signatures: 1,218

The Government must not set a precedent that certain individuals are above the law and will not be accountable for crimes against the people in the north of Ireland. Justice must be served for all victims and their families.


Closed Petition closed 1st March 2024

Clarify criteria for holding a border poll as per the Good Friday Agreement 1998 - Final Signatures: 113

The UK Government must clarify the criteria they will use to decide to hold a Border Poll as per their commitments in the Good Friday Agreement, an agreement overwhelmingly endorsed in democratic referendums by the people of Ireland, north and south.