Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
- 200,916 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 211,440 - 71 added in the past 24hrs)
Make all court and tribunal transcripts available for free. Currently, fees can reach thousands, creating a "paywall" for justice. All legal records should be public property to help ensure transparency, allow for fair appeals, and support victims. Access to the law should not depend on wealth.
The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd March 2026 (View Full Response)Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles
- 47,290 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 54,086 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)
We've a knife crime epidemic with too many people carrying knives in public; As a serving police officer I tackled many offenders carrying a knife & once almost lost my life when stabbed in chest arresting a burglar; too many parents are planning funerals instead of bright futures for their children
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th February 2026 (View Full Response)Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help
- 16,866 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,197 - 120 added in the past 24hrs)
My sister Danielle died from asphyxiation during a domestic incident. She was locked in a property & died as result of being alone. There is currently no law requiring someone to take action when a life is at risk.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th February 2026 (View Full Response)Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases
- 6,908 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,261 - 70 added in the past 24hrs)
The MoJ plans to remove the right to trial by jury for either-way cases with a likely sentence of three years or less. We believe it is an ancient right allowing us to be judged by our peers and this right must never be lost.
Protect babies lives once heartbeat detectable, except in extreme cases
- 6,931 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,202 - 37 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce a bill to protect babies in the womb once a heartbeat is detected. It bans abortion of healthy babies beyond this point, with exceptions for rape, to save the mother’s life, or if the child has a fatal foetal abnormality.
Make a dog injuring or killing a cat a specific offence
- 2,087 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,991 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it an offence for a dog to kill or seriously injure a cat, whether in public or on private property. Introduce penalties for negligent dog owners and compensation for cat owners that reflects the emotional impact & distress caused plus vet bills or cremation costs.
Require headstones to be laid flat & legislate for regular safety checks
- 2,520 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,521 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Require all headstones to be laid flat and properly secured to the ground. We think there should be rules set out in legislation about how headstones are safety checked and the frequency of these checks.
Review accountability for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child
- 2,378 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,431 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Review how officials, including judges, social workers, CAFCASS and police, can be held accountable for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child from a parent's care, including in cases where a parent's mental health is severely impacted.
Hold public inquiry on safeguarding system and training in family courts
- 1,462 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,093 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Family Courts and social services, Cafcass, CPS are failing to safeguard children, overlooking evidence and allowing harmful practices. We want a public inquiry into accountability, what we see as systemic failings and bias, and effects of current procedures on child and family welfare.
Mandatory trauma-informed training and standards in the family courts service
- 1,648 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,710 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to ensure mandatory trauma-informed training and standards for all professionals whose assessments influence decisions in the family courts, including judges, CAFCASS officers, social workers, and court-instructed medical experts.