Open Petition since 12th September 2025

Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants - 683,450 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 694,088 - 217 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should seek to establish offshore detention facilities for individuals who enter the UK illegally, to process them and arrange their deportation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2026 (View Full Response)
This Government is doing whatever it takes to secure our borders; though offshore detention is costly and impractical, the most sweeping asylum reforms in a generation are being introduced.

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Open Petition since 18th November 2025

Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders - 231,689 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 244,905 - 114 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should keep the current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and restrict access to government benefits for new ILR holders.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th December 2025 (View Full Response)
As set out in the Immigration White Paper, the default qualifying period doubles to 10 years. We welcome views on other measures, including access to benefits, via the earned settlement consultation.

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Open Petition since 31st October 2025

End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use - 102,554 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 154,062 - 526 added in the past 24hrs)

Many tests on dogs and other animals cause unimaginable suffering. They can translate poorly into effective treatments and cures for human diseases or provide safety and efficacy data that is not relevant to humans.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th November 2025 (View Full Response)
The use of animals for development of products for human use remains necessary. The Government therefore does not agree to end testing on dogs and other animals for testing and research purposes.

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Open Petition since 11th December 2025

Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses - 116,145 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 126,404 - 89 added in the past 24hrs)

Keep section 1 firearm & section 2 shotgun licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting industry, & rural communities. Policies should focus on real public safety issues without burdening responsible citizens or damaging heritage & livelihoods.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has committed to a public consultation on strengthening licensing controls on shotguns. We will consider all views submitted during the consultation before deciding on further action.

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Open Petition since 23rd October 2025

Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence - 37,104 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 41,523 - 59 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law so catapult possession in public is an offence. Currently, police must prove intent or use to cause harm. We propose it becomes an absolute offence, like air rifles, without lawful defence. Rising attacks on people, animals, and wildlife show stronger powers are needed.

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th December 2025 (View Full Response)
There are laws that can already be used against individuals who use catapults as a weapon, but the Government understands the concerns and is actively looking at this issue.

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Open Petition since 9th January 2026

Call for Parliamentary inquiry into potential systemic discrimination of BNOs - 6,933 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,665 - 267 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe that the British National (Overseas) visa is only a partial remedy as it fails to correct historic injustice that stripped Hong Kong British nationals of the right of abode.

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Open Petition since 13th August 2025

Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK - 23,968 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,201 - 13 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to hold a referendum on any proposal to introduce identity cards, including the proposed “BritCard.” We oppose the implementation of a mandatory national identity card system, as we believe it could risk turning personal identification into a tool for state control.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th October 2025 (View Full Response)
We have no plans to hold a referendum on the new digital identity scheme. There will be other ways for people to join a national conversation, including through a forthcoming consultation.

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Open Petition since 22nd December 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years - 15,535 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,555 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the UK Government to preserve the current 5-year route (ILR) for refugees and people with humanitarian protection.

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Open Petition since 4th November 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders - 10,124 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,503 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask the UK Government to keep the 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain for former ECAA (Turkish Businessperson) visa holders. Extending it to 10 years breaks previous commitments and unfairly affects those who built lives and businesses in the UK.

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Open Petition since 17th November 2025

Ban publication of police officer names in misconduct hearings if not sacked - 7,771 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,001 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

When police officers face misconduct hearings, their names are routinely published by their force and reported in the press — even in cases where they are not dismissed.

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