Closed Petition closed 14th October 2023

Allow Serbian citizens to visit the UK for up to 90 days without a visa - Final Signatures: 13,101

We want the Government to allow citizens of Serbia to visit the UK for up to 90 days without needing a visa, the same arrangements that apply to Serbians visiting Schengen countries.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th May 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government currently has no plans to change the visa requirements for Serbian nationals. The visa system is kept under regular review and plays a key part in protecting the UK’s border security.

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Closed Petition closed 9th August 2023

Create a Turkish Family Scheme visa for people homeless due to the earthquake - Final Signatures: 82,718

I would like the Government to help and support people in Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, who are homeless and have family in the UK to come to the UK, like the Ukraine Family Scheme visa.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st March 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to adopt this proposal but has responded with life-saving support to people affected in the region. Existing visa routes for those wishing to come to the UK are available.

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Open Petition since 23rd January 2025

Reduce the ILR qualifying period from 5 years to 3 years for legal immigrants - 18,399 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 52,551 - 423 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to reduce the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from 5 years to 3 years for legally residing immigrants who are working, paying taxes, and have no criminal record.

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Closed Petition closed 10th August 2023

Deny Sex Offenders the right to apply for removal from the Sex Offender Register - Final Signatures: 29,314

It’s horrifying that convicted sex offenders who were sentenced to more than 30 months for sexual offences and added to the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely can apply to be removed after 15 years. I want the right to apply for removal from the Sex Offenders Register to be removed.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2023 (View Full Response)
Protecting the public from sexual harm is a priority for the Government. Sex offenders who pose a risk will remain on the register for life if necessary. We do not plan to change the law in this area.

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Closed Petition closed 9th August 2023

Give Ukrainians on humanitarian visas rights to extend stay and settle in the UK - Final Signatures: 20,659

Ukrainians that come to the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme and Homes for Ukraine scheme should be able extend their stay and obtain ILR upon reaching 3 year’s stay in the UK.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th February 2023 (View Full Response)
Our schemes provide Ukrainians with three years’ temporary sanctuary in the UK, until Putin is defeated and they can safely return home. As such, they are not routes for settlement.

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Closed Petition closed 5th October 2023

Make chanting about tragedies and death at a football match a criminal offence - Final Signatures: 17,922

I call on the Government to make chanting, shouting, singing, and mocking about tragedies and death, at football matches, a hate crime.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to tackling all harmful behaviours at football matches. Existing legislation can be used to prosecute those engaging in chanting about tragedies and death at football.

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Open Petition since 6th December 2024

Change requirements for ILR for those who have graduated and worked for 3 years - 12,012 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,275 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe people who have studied on at least a year long programme in the UK in the past 5 years and graduated, and have then worked for at least three years in the UK should be allowed to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) with their dependents.

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Closed Petition closed 21st May 2023

Stop housing asylum seekers who entered the UK illegally in hotels - Final Signatures: 15,996

We want the Government to cease housing asylum seekers who entered the UK illegally in hotels in towns like Skegness seaside town. Asylum seekers who entered the UK illegally should be housed in alternative accommodation, like vacant army bases or detention facilities.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st February 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government has been clear that using hotels to accommodate asylum seekers is not a long-term solution and is working tirelessly to reduce our dependency upon hotels to house asylum seekers.

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Closed Petition closed 8th September 2023

End the use of animals for toxicity tests & prioritise non-animal methods (NAMs) - Final Signatures: 109,378

Radically divert funding and evolve policy to implement the use of NAMs in all regulatory toxicity tests. Actively encourage use of NAMs, noting that this data is of superior human relevance compared to animal tests data. Establish clear pathways to develop & validate NAMs and end the use of animals

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 19th February 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 24th May 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government is already supporting technologies to reduce reliance on the use of animals in research and we will continue to review funding for non-animal methods as part of our normal processes.

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Closed Petition closed 14th October 2023

Do not house asylum seekers on ships with free access to the mainland - Final Signatures: 7,609

The Home Office recently confirmed a barge will accommodate hundreds of adult men in Portland, Dorset. This has not been consulted on, and has raised local concerns. We call on the Government not to house asylum seekers on ships with free access to the mainland, at least without proper consultation.

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