Decriminalise Abortion
- 82,704 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 166,729 - 1,060 added in the past 24hrs)
I am calling on the UK government to remove abortion from criminal law so that no pregnant person can be criminalised for procuring their own abortion.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd December 2024 (View Full Response)Reinstate release of certain serious offenders half-way through their sentence
- 11,016 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,565 - 52 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to reinstate the early release of prisoners who are serving sentences for certain serious crimes, half-way through their sentence, instead of after two thirds of their sentence.
Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.
- 12,762 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,047 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the government to arrange a public referendum on the UK’s membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This referendum could allow UK citizens to determine if we should continue adhering to the ECHR or establish independent human rights standards.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th January 2025 (View Full Response)Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services
- 3,770 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,247 - 75 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe it should be a crime for a person to purposely delay ringing the emergency services in a medical emergency. I would like the Government to introduce legislation to make this a crime.
Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.
- 5,208 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,915 - 28 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the government should change legislation to make it easier for trans people of all ages to change their legal gender without an official diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Deport all foreign criminals with effect immediately.
- 2,367 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,383 - 183 added in the past 24hrs)
All foreign born criminals serving sentences in our prisons, or released back onto our streets, to be deported back to their own countries.
Remove the 28 day time limit from the unduly lenient sentence scheme for murder
- 2,579 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,947 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to remove the 28-day time limit for applying to the lenient sentence scheme to have a sentence reviewed, for convictions of murder.
Allow conjugal visits for prisoners in England and Wales
- 1,480 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,038 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Allow prisoners to have conjugal visits with their partners. We think this will put less strain on relationships and might also help keep prisoners in check as they could lose rights for certain visits if misbehaving.
Review funding for our police services
- 147 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 584 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe a review of police funding is crucial as funding impacts public safety, community trust and resource allocation. I think a review could help ensure a balance between effective law enforcement and addressing social issues, fostering transparency and accountability while shaping policies.
All nannies, tutors and babysitters to have an enhanced DBS check.
- 184 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 349 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to allow and require anyone working as a nanny, tutor, or babysitter to have a valid enhanced DBS check before beginning their role. We think by doing this we can create a safer environment for children.