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Open Petition since 4th November 2024

Decriminalise Abortion - 102,253 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 102,611 - 18 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)
All women have a right to access to safe, legal abortions on the NHS.
Open Petition since 11th December 2024

Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR. - 16,569 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,090 - 9 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 27th January 2025 (View Full Response)
This Government is fully committed to the ECHR and does not propose to support the holding of a referendum on UK membership.
Open Petition since 6th November 2024

Remove the 28 day time limit from the unduly lenient sentence scheme for murder - 13,949 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,096 - 11 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.

The Government responsed to this petition on 14th March 2025 (View Full Response)
The Law Commission are currently reviewing the law on criminal appeals, including the time limit of the ULS Scheme. The government will carefully consider the recommendations in their final report.
Open Petition since 14th January 2025

Reinstate release of certain serious offenders half-way through their sentence - 12,305 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,396 - 1 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.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th February 2025 (View Full Response)
Release points are within the remit of the Sentencing Review and we will consider any recommendations from the review.
Open Petition since 10th January 2025

Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services - 7,166 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,258 - 19 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.


Open Petition since 13th February 2025

Give police stronger powers to tackle motorcycle theft & increase penalties - 5,459 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,876 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to give the police more powers to tackle this without fearing any consequences.


Open Petition since 14th January 2025

Deport all foreign criminals with effect immediately. - 5,330 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,966 - 7 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.


Open Petition since 28th February 2025

Ban prisoner segregation for periods of more than 15 days - 5,746 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,862 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)

Ban the use of segregation in prisons for continuous periods longer than 15 days.


Open Petition since 1st April 2025

Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private - 1,405 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,764 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to change law in relation to the death of a child by suicide. We think that all inquests involving these children should be conducted privately, shielded from the public and the media.


Open Petition since 19th December 2024

Allow conjugal visits for prisoners in England and Wales - 1,783 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,830 - 1 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.