Open Petition since 21st April 2026

Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases - 95,857 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 352,568 - 2,600 added in the past 24hrs)

I want the Government to introduce legislation so that defendants charged with controlling or coercive behaviour cannot receive a sentencing reduction for a guilty plea entered after initially pleading not guilty. This should be known as Paris’s Law.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th May 2026 (View Full Response)
Guilty pleas given later in the process can still benefit victims and the administration of justice but are reflected by a substantially lower reduction in sentence.

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Open Petition since 12th March 2026

Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership - 200,421 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 306,489 - 1,510 added in the past 24hrs)

Create a public register of all offenders convicted of animal abuse and introduce an automatic, lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal neglect or abuse. This register should be searchable by vets, breeders, charities and the public to prevent repeat offending.

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Open Petition since 18th November 2025

Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders - 244,378 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 244,418 - 16 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 10th December 2025

Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now! - 212,267 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 231,766 - 1,103 added in the past 24hrs)

On July 4 2024, Sir Keir Starmer was elected as Prime Minister. Since then, his Government has introduced measures that were not included in the Labour Party's manifesto.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government holds office by virtue of being able to command the confidence of the House of Commons, whose members are elected by the public. There are no plans to change these arrangements.

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Open Petition since 6th March 2026

Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office - 198,754 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 211,128 - 109 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a new legal disqualification so people convicted of terrorism offences (in the UK or abroad) cannot stand as candidates or hold elected office, including local councils.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st April 2026 (View Full Response)
Anyone sentenced to 3 months or more in prison is disqualified for 5 years from local government. We keep the broader counter terrorism framework under constant review to ensure it is fit for purpose.

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Open Petition since 5th February 2026

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge - 203,089 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 203,904 - 10 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.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 23rd March 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is already increasing transparency in the courts, including expanding free access to Crown Court sentencing remarks. Going further now would place even more pressure on the system.

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Open Petition since 1st April 2026

Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership - 119,554 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 162,219 - 308 added in the past 24hrs)

Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public should decide who owns and controls it.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2026 (View Full Response)
Nationalisation would take years and involve complex legal processes, diverting effort from cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas. We are taking action now through stronger regulation and enforcement.

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Open Petition since 17th April 2026

Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills - 80,336 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 158,524 - 506 added in the past 24hrs)

Apply energy intensive industry relief (Supercharger scheme) to the ceramics industry to help cut soaring industrial energy costs & support ceramics businesses, which are at the risk of imminent collapse without urgent intervention, as seen with Denby Pottery registering for administration support.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government intends to publicly consult on the eligibility of the British Industry Supercharger this year. However, consultation outcomes, including future sector inclusion, cannot be pre-empted.

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Open Petition since 7th January 2026

Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies - 154,635 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 155,423 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)

A 2024 parliamentary birth trauma inquiry recommended a Maternity Commissioner be appointed alongside a National Maternity Strategy to ensure mums and their babies were safe and looked after with professionalism and compassion.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 20th April 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has commissioned an independent Investigation into maternity and neonatal care, which makes recommendations this spring. There are no current plans to appoint a Maternity Commissioner.

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Open Petition since 25th November 2025

Remove power to cancel local government elections - 154,702 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 154,788 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law to remove the power of the Secretary of State to cancel any further forthcoming local government, metropolitan borough, London borough or any other elections, for example, but not limited to, those due in May 2026.

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

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Secretary of State’s powers in this area are set out in legislation made by Parliament and used only with strong justification. The Government has no plans to amend these powers.

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