Open Petition since 18th November 2025

Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders - 241,838 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 243,170 - 24 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.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 2nd February 2026

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 11th December 2025

Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses - 122,370 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 123,085 - 9 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.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 23rd February 2026

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 31st October 2025

End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use - 114,038 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 119,585 - 148 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 22nd December 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years - 51,871 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 53,370 - 27 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 2nd December 2025

Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training - 37,983 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 45,172 - 102 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should amend the Sentencing Act 2020 to record crimes motivated by misogyny as hate crimes and introduce tougher laws for online abuse, and fund the training of police and prosecutors, and support for survivors in education.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has tabled an amendment at Lords Report Stage of the Crime and Policing Bill to extend the aggravated offences in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

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Open Petition since 23rd October 2025

Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence - 39,448 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 39,844 - 13 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 - 12,855 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,962 - 1 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 4th November 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders - 10,238 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,279 - 1 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 23rd January 2026

Create one-off amnesty with extra tax obligation for undocumented people - 7,896 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 9,909 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a one-off amnesty for undocumented people currently living in the UK without a legal right to remain, granting them legal status to work. As part of this process those who are given the right to remain in the UK could pay a temporary additional tax to support the economy & public services

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Open Petition since 9th December 2025

Make assaulting a security worker a standalone offence - 7,556 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,098 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

Security workers play a vital role in maintaining public safety, but can face violence and abuse while performing their duties. Despite their critical role in protecting businesses, venues, and the public, security workers lack the legal protections afforded to emergency workers and shop workers.

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