{"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=39&state=archived","first":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?state=archived","last":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=54&state=archived","next":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=40&state=archived","prev":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions.json?page=38&state=archived"},"data":[{"type":"petition","id":244367,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244367.json"},"attributes":{"action":"For care assistants to be paid more than the minimum wage","background":"£8.72 an hour! And yet people wonder why there are always care jobs available, it’s not that people don’t want to do the job, it’s just not paid enough for the work that they do. But yet someone can sit at a till and scan someone’s shopping through for £9+ an hour!","additional_details":"As far as I'm concerned the poor care workers have been ignored and forgotten about during this pandemic! They do just as much as NHS nurses and its time it was recognised 😡😡 the trauma these workers have experienced on a daily basis looking after the elderly and vulnerable is horrific while putting themselves and their families at huge risk everyday! Giving end of life care long before they have to due to the simple fact they the old people are not afforded the same treatment as you and me and not permitted to b admitted to hospital with this virus.\r\nThis is something very close to my heart and it is about time these people were given the money and recognition they truly deserve So NURSING SUPPORT WORKERS OR CARE ASSISTANT/WORKERS don't deserve more than minimum wage.\r\nApparently it's because they \"only sit around and make cups of tea for people\" and it’s an unskilled job?!?!?\r\nBut we stay caring for these vulnerable people, because we DO GENUINELY CARE!","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-10-27T20:27:19.323Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T12:06:44.048Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-30T16:27:47.513Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-12-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-27T21:11:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T12:06:42.132Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The Government of Wales Act 2006 establishes the extent of the Senedd’s power to make new laws and amend existing law (also known as legislative competence). Schedules 7A and 7B of the 2006 Act set out the issues which are ‘restricted’ or ‘reserved’ - i.e. areas where the UK Parliament, not the Senedd, can legislate.\r\n\r\nLegal minimum wages in the UK are the responsibility of the UK Government.\r\n\r\nAs a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to consider petitioning the UK Parliament regarding this matter instead: https://petition.parliament.uk/\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200043,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200043.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Call upon English Government to investigate the wrongful conviction of David Morris. Clydach Case.","background":"David George Morris’ was convicted of the most brutal murders ever committed in Britain. known as the Clydach Murders. New evidence has emerged that shows David Morris is Innocent A new book by John Morris details all the new evidence yet David Morris still remains in prison After 20 years.","additional_details":"While Morris has spent almost two decades behind bars, he has always protested his innocence. Even a cursory examination of the case shows that he did not, and could not, have committed the crime.\r\n\r\nYet the Criminal Cases Review Commission repeatedly refuses to test the DNA that would clear him. So, as one of Britain’s worst miscarriages of justice, Morris remains in prison.\r\n\r\nBut a campaign has started with Mike O’Brien of the Cardiff Newsagent Three, and Paddy Hill of the Birmingham Six, and the membership – over 19,000 – is growing daily.\r\n\r\nPlease help us to publicise this case, and free an innocent man.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2020-06-04T17:44:34.975Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T07:47:12.095Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-08T09:54:40.410Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-12-01T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-04T17:56:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T07:47:10.831Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Matters relating to the criminal justice system are not devolved to Wales. Petitions must concern an issue on which the Senedd or the Welsh Government can take direct action and, therefore, we are not able to accept this petition.\r\n\r\nFurther information about the powers and responsibilities of the Senedd can be found here: https://senedd.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-works/Pages/Powers.aspx\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244375,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244375.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow children and adults to play outdoor sports including grass roots football and rugby.","background":"According to the governments own data.  Diabetes is largely contributed to being over weight.  People who are overweight have a much higher chance of developing diabetes All people are more susceptible to the covid disease if they are overweight and / or have diabetes\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"My son was very active and never stood still. Being very athletic he played rugby, footbal and Mixed Martial Arts. He was as fit as any young boy can be.  Exercising at least 8 hours per week.  However, when not able to exercise during the lockdown in spring he gained weight and since resuming football he is gradually loosing weight. \r\nAnd now there’s the firebreak. And what else to come. By the governments own papers. Spread outdoors is practically zero. Outdoor sports must be allowed to continue. Overweight people have a higher susceptibility of diabetes and therefore dying of covid.So let’s not create more underlying health issues. Covid may not go away. We must find ways to keep the people of Wales healthy and fit. And that’s allowing outdoor sports!","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-31T07:06:25.048Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T12:09:38.780Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-02T15:49:22.541Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-31T07:36:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T12:09:37.503Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The petition was withdrawn in light of an announcement made by the Welsh Government.\r\nhttps://gov.wales/new-national-covid-measures-for-wales-first-minister-says-people-not-rules-are-key-to-our-response?fbclid=IwAR1Nli7avuKpYbtfiydeN9P7GgkqRxEBWAH106o3c1G6fWhr12aMZIdiDl"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200031,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200031.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Print the vehicle registration on all drive through fast food packaging.","background":"Fast food packaging is a major contributor to littering in the streets of our communities.\r\nWe believe printing the vehicle registration on all drive through fast food packaging will help reduce this costly blight.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":8341,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-06-01T07:44:54.583Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:08:18.889Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-06-04T16:00:10.049Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-03T13:04:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-07T21:45:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-13T08:27:27.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:08:18.876Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244294,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244294.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Vote of no confidence for Mark Drakeford, since he has breached Article 25 of the Human Rights Act","background":"Since introducing the non essentials ban in the latest Welsh lockdown, Mr Drakeford has breached our human rights as stated in Article 25 of the Human rights act:\r\n\"Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights covers a wide range of rights, including those to adequate food, water, sanitation, clothing, housing and medical care, as well as social protection covering situations beyond one's control, such as disability, widowhood, unemployment and old age.\"\r\n.","additional_details":"As he believes he is above this Act a vote of no confidence should be arranged and he should be removed from power with immediate effect\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nArticle 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights covers a wide range of rights, including those to adequate food, water, sanitation, clothing, housing and medical care, as well as social protection covering situations beyond one's control, such as disability, widowhood, unemployment and old age.","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-24T11:42:46.076Z","updated_at":"2021-12-17T12:24:00.089Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T14:44:54.463Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-24T12:04:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:07:12.122Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"appointments-resignations","details":"If you're concerned about a particular policy or decision that is the responsibility of the Senedd or the Welsh Government, you could start a petition about that.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign the following petition:\r\n\r\nAllow supermarkets to sell \"non-essential\" items during lockdown: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244282"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244187,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244187.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove RSE from the mandatory element of the Curriculum Bill 2020.","background":"Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) is part of a Global Roll out of Sexuality Education which is not appropriate for this country. It sexualises children, fails to safeguard, read's like models of offending, has barriers to disclosure, and the local authority departments involved lack adequate training to spot the signs of Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation, Harmful Sexual Behaviour, And much, more! In addition to that we have evidence those involved in the Welsh Curriculum lack knowledge of this global roll out.","additional_details":"We are fighting the legislation not an education. No safeguarding measures in place. The research is wholly inadequate throughout. Here are some links to articles, websites and some suggested research topics which are about sexuality education:\r\n\"World Health Organisation- Standards in sexuality Education 2010 \"  https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/Life-stages/sexual-and-reproductive-health/news/news/2010/12/standards-for-sexuality-education-in-europe-start-their-way-to-countries-of-eastern-europe-and-central-asia\r\n\"UNESCO- International technical guidance on sexuality education 2018\". https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000260770\r\nhttps://gov.wales/draft-guidance-relationships-and-sexuality-education (PAGE 4 IS THE DIRECT LINK)\r\n\r\nOthers who campaign against sexuality education in schools are:\r\n•\tThe Scottish Family Party\r\n•\tFamily Watch\r\n•\tSchool gate campaign, England\r\n","state":"completed","signature_count":5307,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-09-20T15:58:13.518Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T07:38:04.779Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-23T14:38:55.435Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-20T16:05:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-23T15:43:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-29T11:04:17.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":"2021-04-12T08:41:39.844Z","archived_at":"2021-05-10T07:38:04.773Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":null,"transcript_url":"","video_url":"","debate_pack_url":"","overview":"The Committee decided not to refer the petition for a debate because of scrutiny being applied to the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill by the Children, Young People and Education Committee, the opportunities available to Members to propose amendments to the Bill, and the fact that the inclusion of RSE in the Curriculum had already been debated in Plenary as part of scrutiny of the Bill: https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=28836 "},"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244370,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244370.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Practise what you preach. First Minister should set an example, and work from home.","background":"People in Wales are being told to stay at home, yet every day, FM gives televised briefings about Covid, clearly not from home.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-28T17:54:58.310Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T12:07:08.003Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-02T09:39:25.071Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-28T18:51:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T12:07:06.340Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"not-able","details":"The working arrangements of the First Minister are a matter for him. Current Covid-19 rules and guidance state that people who are not able to work from home, but are able to work safely in their workplaces, can do so."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244324,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244324.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Don’t change the rules on supermarkets not selling non essential items.","background":"The Welsh government have asked supermarkets not to sell non-essential items during the fire break lockdown. We believe that this is reasonable and stops people spending any additional unnecessary time outside of their household. There may be some clarification required on some items but in general the rules should remain.\r\n\r\nThese rules are there to protect public health and protect the NHS.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-25T09:57:09.594Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:59:51.915Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T11:34:04.085Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-25T11:30:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:59:50.329Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for this is already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244305\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244215,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244215.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ease the restrictive lockdowns in Wales that are causing hardship and misery for people & businesses","background":"As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions have been introduced in the United Kingdom to attempt to contain the disease. The restrictions in Wales, know colloquially as 'local lockdowns' have been harsher than in England with curtailments on people's movement & travel, and in one case, Llanelli, people are restricted to the town itself. This is having serious incidental effect on people and is in itself causing harm, and simply replaces the harm of the virus with harm to mental health.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-05T21:40:38.328Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:52:38.263Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-07T11:08:00.933Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-06T08:28:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:52:30.867Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"You could try starting a new petition which includes clear actions that you would like the Senedd or Welsh Government to take, for example by explaining in which ways you would like to see local lockdowns eased.\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested in the following petitions that are currently collecting signatures:\r\n\r\nAdapt Local Lockdown message to \"Stay Local\" instead of by county borders: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244203 \r\n\r\nAllow support bubbles during lock down: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244197 \r\n\r\nRequire local lockdowns to be subject to a vote of the Senedd for approval before being implemented: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244196 \r\n\r\nAllow children to enter lockdown areas to continue to train with their existing sports clubs: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244199 \r\n\r\nAllow amateur athletes within a lockdown area to continue to train and be coached outside of the area: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244206 "},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244329,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244329.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make sure small businesses paying council tax get the same financial help as business rates payers .","background":"Many successful small businesses have been barred from accessing any financial help due to the fact that they pay council tax and not business rates . B&B’s have a particular problem as most are the primary home and therefore pay council tax . These businesses have obviously been very badly affected .Most had no income for months . Yes despite being lobbied the Welsh government have refused to help.If this continues then this section of the vital tourist industry will cease to exist .","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-25T11:43:40.770Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T12:00:13.976Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T16:33:35.514Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-25T15:25:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T12:00:12.731Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"The Petitions Committee has recently considered a petition on this issue:\r\nhttps://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200075\r\n\r\nDetails of the Committee’s consideration of this issue can be found here: https://business.senedd.wales/ieIssueDetails.aspx?IId=28922&Opt=3"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244192,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244192.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Ban game bird cages","background":"Millions of pheasants and partridges are estimated to be factory farmed in Wales each year so that they can be shot for ‘sport’. To breed them, tens of thousands of parent birds are confined to cages, often for much of their breeding lives. Cages are cruel and cause animals to suffer. The Welsh Government has previously indicated support for Wales to become a cage-free nation. We call for the Welsh Government to ban the use of cages to produce game birds.","additional_details":"Life in a cage can lead to distress and injury, and doesn't fully allow for birds’ needs or natural behaviour. Their suffering can include painful open foot sores, stress-induced attacks and injury from repeated attempts to escape. To reduce problem behaviours linked to their captivity, such as pecking other birds, devices such as plastic bits forced into their nostrils can also be used.\r\n\r\nPheasants and partridges are semi-wild by nature, making the impact of cages all the greater. Yet they’re not even covered by the basic regulations granted to other farmed animals or routinely inspected. Investigations have revealed breaches of guidance such as repeated use of barren cages and dead pheasants left long enough in cages to be cannibalised. Even in cages described as ‘enriched’, there could be as little as a single shared perch, a plastic curtain and some astroturf.\r\n\r\nWhether confined to barren or ‘enriched’ cages, game birds suffer. The Welsh Government has the power to end this practice.","state":"completed","signature_count":5287,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-09-23T09:55:38.307Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:26:37.178Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-25T11:00:45.687Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-23T10:12:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-01T09:16:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-19T15:10:07.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:26:37.176Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"animal-welfare","name":"Animal Welfare"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244369,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244369.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Free school meals for all children in Wales","background":"Every child should be entitled to free school meals. It should not be about income as families who work hard and long hours and are just above the threshold constantly struggle. They will be the ones who will go hungry but nothing is done about them.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":22,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-28T09:41:06.346Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T12:06:55.027Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-10-29T09:59:05.723Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-28T09:45:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T12:06:53.845Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"children-and-young-people","name":"Children and Young People"},{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244226,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244226.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Increase funding for mental health services and improve waiting times for people needing help in crisis. We need a change!","background":"Since covid 19 and lockdown people have been stuck inside for months on end, many of these people were suffering before lockdown and during lockdown. I for one suffered myself because of lockdown, and I am concerned about the number of suicides in my area since before lockdown and during. Lockdown has made people’s mental health worse and has put mental health services under severe pressure, young children are suffering adults and the elderly are suffering due to lockdown. \r\n\r\nOur Welsh Parliament should be taking action on mental health and funding more services people are waiting a long time to be seen or given help. Many local doctors and nurses are not trained in mental health. \r\n\r\nThe percentage of people reporting mental health problems increased from 23.3% in 2017-2019 to 36.8% in April 2020 (UK Household Longitudinal Study). If this doesn’t scream how lockdown is drastically changing the way we live our lives and fights the battles we have to fight on a daily basis, then I’m not sure what will?","additional_details":"My name is Laura and I suffer with multiple mental health issues; those being ptsd, ocd, depression, anxiety and panic disorder. I created a petition which was also stating the fact that mental health is in dire straits and acquires extra support. The petition was successful and since my last petition I have decided that the best way to make a change was to start with myself. This pushed me to successfully complete my ptsd therapy.","state":"completed","signature_count":5159,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-09T14:09:20.403Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:46:32.023Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-13T06:55:01.481Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2026-04-24T14:46:11.637Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-09T14:42:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-13T14:26:07.000Z","referred_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-25T09:26:57.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2021-03-10","debate_outcome_at":"2021-03-11T15:46:29.562Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:46:32.015Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2021-03-10","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/11184#A65189","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/c3fee56c-514d-4cdb-b42a-dabf186a15c4?startPos=10271&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=35006","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 10 March 2021"},"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"},{"code":"mental-health","name":"Mental Health"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244253,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244253.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The Hair & Beauty sector has proved itself COVID secure. Do not close us and risk Welsh jobs again.","background":"The Welsh hair and beauty industry has complied with the strictest regulations since re-opening, and has proved itself as not just covid-secure, but one of the safest settings in terms of transmission. We have extensive PPE, hygiene measures and the ability to comply with track and trace. Our industry was one of the last to re-open and has suffered some of the biggest losses as a result of national and local lockdowns. \r\n\r\nWe have done everything right and we should not be punished by closure.","additional_details":"The measures the sector has implemented:\r\n- additional PPE training (including donning and doffing) and adopted the highest requirements for PPE of any non-covid setting;\r\n- undertaken cross-contamination and infection control hygiene measures;\r\n- worked additional hours to space staff and clients to protect jobs.\r\n\r\nPublic Health England recorded that close contact services/ personal services are routinely the safest environment for covid transmission (exception: prisons). Unfortunately, Public Health Wales does not publish comparable data.\r\n\r\nThe hair and beauty sector has already lost the summer trading period (estimate: 60% of annual turnover). The period leading up to Christmas represents the second busiest period. Although this year will not see such a big upturn, closing hair and beauty businesses at this time will make job losses and business closures in January inevitable. \r\n\r\nOur sector should not be punished when we have proved we can do everything right. We can keep people safe.","state":"completed","signature_count":6074,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-14T16:20:28.663Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:14:02.148Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-15T15:13:29.348Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-14T16:24:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-15T16:42:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-18T19:28:27.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":"2021-04-12T08:40:16.630Z","archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:14:02.145Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":null,"transcript_url":"","video_url":"","debate_pack_url":"","overview":"The Committee decided not to refer the petition for a debate due to changes made to the Coronavirus regulations as a result of the worsening situation in relation to the pandemic in late 2020."},"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244222,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244222.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Safeguard Kenfig Nature Reserve using compulsory purchase powers","background":"One of the finest nature reserves in Wales is under threat. \r\n\r\nThe internationally important sand-dune habitats at Kenfig need to be managed, otherwise they will lose their exceptional value. Bridgend council carried out this work for many years but has had to withdraw due to financial pressures. \r\n\r\nThe site's owner, a secretive and unaccountable body called the Kenfig Corporation, has not been prepared to agree any future plans. Compulsory purchase may be the only option left.","additional_details":"Kenfig's sand-dunes are recognised as a Special Area of Conservation, Europe’s highest nature conservation designation.  \r\n\r\nThe Kenfig Corporation has charitable status and so is required by law to take decisions in the public interest. Natural Resources Wales, the country’s public nature conservation agency, has been trying to negotiate with the corporation to secure the site’s future but these discussions have reached an impasse. The corporation has not been willing to agree to any of the proposed options, for reasons that are unclear. It is time for the decision to be taken out of their hands.\r\n\r\nIn exceptional cases, where there is a clear public interest, the Welsh Government has the power to undertake compulsory purchase to protect a site like Kenfig. Compulsory purchase need not be costly: the site has no commercial value and so there is no reason why the Kenfig Corporation could not sell it to the Welsh Government for a nominal sum.","state":"completed","signature_count":8435,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-08T12:31:32.304Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:14:35.262Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-09T14:13:39.885Z","closed_at":"2020-11-30T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-08T14:07:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-09T15:30:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-15T17:42:57.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":"2021-04-12T08:39:16.966Z","archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:14:35.259Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":null,"transcript_url":"","video_url":"","debate_pack_url":"","overview":"The Committee decided that the issue raised was better suited to scrutiny by a committee than through a Plenary debate. 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Being a Mother and counsellor, I am also aware of how deeply this can affect our children, or our client's have experienced these things from an early age.\r\n\r\nI would like to suggest that a basic understanding of the nervous system and body responses is taught in schools to help children understand what is going on in their bodies and help them understand what is going on for them. Using the 'hand brain' example gives a basic understanding as to why a child may 'blow their top'.\r\n\r\nThrough awareness it would help individuals to understand these bodily responses; which are ultimately there to create safety, and move towards wellness.","state":"rejected","signature_count":34,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-05-26T20:21:27.805Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T07:38:31.488Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-05-28T16:42:46.074Z","closed_at":"2020-11-28T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-26T20:39:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T07:38:30.111Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244362,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244362.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Save the farmland and green fields at Cosmeston.","background":"We call on Welsh Ministers to adhere to their environmental and climate change policies and to the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2005 and urge the Welsh Government to withdraw their plans for a 576 housing units development on the scenic coastal fields and farmland at Lower Cosmeston Farm, Cosmeston.","additional_details":"These green fields lie on an area of coastline and farming landscape between the Bristol Channel, Wales Coastal Path and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park (SSSI) and any  development on these fields will greatly affect the local wildlife ecology and  biodiversity here and in the surrounding areas together with a loss of the areas countryside amenity and local cultural historical heritage \r\nSuch a large development will be unsustainable due to the lack of local highway and health infrastructure and will exacerbate traffic congestion and flooding in nearby areas.\r\nThe land should be kept for farming and associated businesses which together with local community amenity projects will maintain the prospects of the landscape for the well being of Future Generations.","state":"completed","signature_count":5272,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-26T23:34:34.110Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:21:15.547Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-29T08:44:00.064Z","closed_at":"2020-11-27T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-12T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-27T09:50:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-29T10:36:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-29T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-15T13:26:37.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:21:15.544Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"},{"code":"planning","name":"Planning"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244350,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244350.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Support efforts to ensure that only essential products are available in supermarkets in lockdown","background":"The Welsh Government is doing its utmost to keep us safe during the pandemic and petitions and protests to the contrary suggest that the people of Wales don’t support their actions. The priority has to be people’s health and a lockdown of this type is a short but effective way of doing that - it is probably also better for the economy in the long term. All non essential items can still be bought online if there is an urgency.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-26T11:44:49.491Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T12:05:07.933Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T16:45:13.010Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-26T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-26T12:34:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T12:05:06.580Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for this is already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244305\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244361,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244361.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow choristers and youth choirs to sing in Wales and young musicians to play in groups","background":"At the start of lockdown singing was viewed as highly dangerous, however scientific studies are showing time and again that singing is no more dangerous than speaking when carried out in an orderly risk assessed fashion.  Research shows that singing is a perfectly  safe to engage in, especially in large, we'll ventilated spaces like cathedrals.  Welsh Government still are not allowing children and young people to sing as they have said due to age and underlying health issues it is too dangerous","additional_details":"Church in England have allowed choristers to return from September and as yet there have been no reported covid breakouts as result.  Cathedrals and churches that have returned have all carried out risk assessments to ensure the safety of choir and congregation.  \r\n\r\nMuch consideration has been given to the mental and physical well-being of young athletes, gymnasts and other youth sports but singers and musicians are not being given the same consideration.\r\n\r\nMany musicians and choristers practice and train just as hard as athletes and their wellbeing and development are currently being disregarded.","state":"completed","signature_count":861,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-26T21:35:08.176Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:06:31.765Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-27T14:25:57.829Z","closed_at":"2020-11-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-26T22:02:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-27T19:02:07.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:06:31.764Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":200193,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200193.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Give Nurses a pay rise in line with other frontline staff during COVID-19 pandemic","background":"The Welsh Government has announced it would be awarding doctors and dentists a 2.8% pay rise, staying that the pay rise ‘reflects the commitment of the people who make sure our NHS is there for you’\r\n\r\nDespite this, nursing staff, many of whom contracted the virus while working, were not included in the pay rise.\r\n\r\nAs a newly qualified mental health nurse, I am asking the Senedd to reconsider this decision and reflect the dedication of nursing staff by giving them the pay rise they deserve.","additional_details":"Defence of nursing staff not being included in this pay rise is that we are receiving a 6.2% pay rise over 3 years, a pay rise that we would have received anyway and not in recognition of our hard work during these difficult times.\r\n\r\nTwo thirds of nurses who contracted Covid-19 are still experiencing the after effects of the virus while continuing to carry out their duty as a nurse (Nursing Times, 2020).\r\n\r\nAt the time of this petition, over 200 NHS staff, including nurses have died from coronavirus in the UK (The Guardian, 2020). This shows the ultimate sacrifice that nursing staff are willing to make to care for our patients, and yet they are not being given a pay rise along with their hard working colleagues. \r\n\r\nIn the last data analysis conducted by the UK Government in April 2020 of coronavirus infection rates, 16.2% of those infected were key workers who include nursing staff, accounting for nearly a fifth of confirmed cases (CEBM, 2020).","state":"completed","signature_count":2078,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-07-21T11:16:37.764Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:11:08.017Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-07-22T15:03:57.170Z","closed_at":"2020-11-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-21T11:26:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-22T20:50:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:11:08.013Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244338,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244338.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Open golf courses as it plays an integral part to the improvement of both physical and mental health","background":"It’s a known fact that both golf and physical activity for that matter improves physical and mental health! Golf is one of the few sports in which you can participate and still be safe by social distancing, and with the current focus on mental health at the moment I think taking away the only form of exercise some people get was not a wise 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This means that churches have been effectively classed as of similar importance to retail shops and are unable to hold services during \"firebreak\" or \"lockdown\". There is no evidence that churches have contributed to the spread of Covid-19. Churches have been one of the best examples of Covid-safe environments, and have wholeheartedly followed extensive, prohibitive guidelines to do their part for the nation.","additional_details":"Whilst some have argued that churches can still operate online, this is to the detriment of the community. 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This will be disastrous for people’s livelihoods and well-being.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":160,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-13T11:29:10.448Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:06:51.307Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-14T15:26:17.503Z","closed_at":"2020-11-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-13T13:48:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-18T19:24:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:06:51.304Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244130,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244130.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Increase the number of people allowed to attend wedding receptions.","background":"We have a wedding planned for the end of October, but currently cannot have a reception following with all of our guests. We could have a meal in a restaurant but not a ‘reception’.","additional_details":"Northern Ireland currently allows venues to limit the numbers based on the size of the venue and safe social distancing. We would like to see this introduced in Wales. Giving parity between the restaurant/bar industry and the wedding industry. \r\n\r\nThe current regulations and lack of timeline moving forward have left hundreds of couples in limbo and under a huge amount of stress, during what should be the happiest time of their lives.","state":"completed","signature_count":984,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-08-19T09:04:29.294Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:12:40.624Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-19T15:45:54.798Z","closed_at":"2020-11-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-19T12:58:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-17T13:47:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:12:40.623Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244317,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244317.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow all non-essential retail shops to continue to trade whilst under the 17 day lockdown","background":"The Welsh Government, as part of its 17 day \"firebreak\" lockdown, is banning the selling of non-essential goods. \r\n\r\nAs a review of supermarkets shops is being undertaken of the sale of non-essential goods then all non-essential retail shops should be allowed to remain open if they choose to. We do not agree that this is a prudent or rational measure, and will create more harm than good.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":56,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-25T07:10:22.509Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:11:52.009Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-26T10:56:35.903Z","closed_at":"2020-11-25T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-25T07:17:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-28T12:03:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-27T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:11:52.004Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244289,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244289.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Vote of no confidence in Mark Drakeford","background":"Mark Drakeford has been disastrous for Wales, he continues to do the total opposite of Westminster and is using our lives to try and point score in politics, he hasn’t dealt with anything covid 19 well! These latest measures are barbaric you literally can’t buy a tin opener, kids toys or even a candle at the moment in wales enough is enough get him out!!!If you compare the approach in the rest of the uk Gyms still open lockdown where is needed to keep local economy going more sensical all around","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-24T08:12:29.649Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:06:17.175Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T08:39:22.798Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-24T08:20:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:06:16.058Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"appointments-resignations","details":"If you're concerned about a particular policy or decision that is the responsibility of the Senedd or the Welsh Government, you could start a petition about that.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign the following petition:\r\n\r\nAllow supermarkets to sell \"non-essential\" items during lockdown: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244282"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244231,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244231.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Raise the number of people allowed in outdoor spaces so football can restart for all teams in Wales","background":"COVID 19 - the current rules / legislation only allows 30 people to be in an outdoor space! With football teams needing 11v11 plus officials and staff....it’s pretty impossible to run competitive adult leagues until this number is lifted! Games can be run safely and effectively if the number is increased to 30 people not including the players and officials on the field. Please liaise with the Football Association of Wales and consider raising the numbers so Tier 2 & below can start playing again.","additional_details":"Please see English FA / Scottish FA and Irish FA who have started pretty much all their local and national football leagues.","state":"completed","signature_count":5330,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-10T18:48:46.505Z","updated_at":"2024-04-23T09:53:15.519Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-12T15:29:45.833Z","closed_at":"2020-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-10T18:52:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-12T15:56:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-03T19:41:57.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2021-01-13","debate_outcome_at":"2021-01-14T16:51:35.695Z","archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:56:44.238Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2021-01-13","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/11147#A63664","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/99675f55-56df-4d4d-9bc7-1529605c2cf9?startPos=7662&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=30337","overview":"The Senedd debated this petition in Plenary on 13 January 2021 as part of a debate on access to facilities for sport and physical activity during lockdowns."},"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244196,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244196.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Require local lockdowns to be subject to a vote of the Senedd for approval before being implemented","background":"In light of the recent amendment in the U.K. Parliament by Sir Graham Brady for further restrictions to require the approval of Parliament, the same requirement should be made for restrictions in Wales. Civil liberties being curtailed should require the democratic consent of the people of Wales through a vote of Senedd members before being implemented. It will help to provide accountability for those areas which are placed under local Coronavirus restrictions.","additional_details":"The issue of consent is crucial with these regulations. Politicians have a responsibility to uphold people’s fundamental freedoms, whilst also protecting people’s lives. This is something that is a delicate balancing act in the case of Coronavirus. Especially when decisions could have an enormous impact on the public in many factors. Therefore, the implementation of further restrictions should have to pass by a majority vote of the Senedd.  \r\n\r\nPlease see amendment below as the basis for this petition.\r\n\r\nText of Sir Graham Brady’s Amendment: ‘provided Ministers ensure as far as is reasonably practicable that in the exercise of their powers to tackle the pandemic under the Coronavirus Act 2020 and other primary legislation, including for example part 2A of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, Parliament has an opportunity to debate and vote upon any secondary legislation with effect in the whole of England or the whole United Kingdom before it comes into effect.’","state":"completed","signature_count":127,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-09-25T22:59:13.541Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T15:06:09.604Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-09-29T11:08:42.010Z","closed_at":"2020-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-26T08:30:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-15T13:29:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T15:06:09.601Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"constitution","name":"Constitution"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244242,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244242.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Abandon the rt-PCR test for covid-19 testing as its unfit for purpose.","background":"It has come to light that the NHS only used 35x amplification on PCR testing prior to the alleged pandemic. But now the NHS are using 45x amplification and the amount of false positives increases dramatically. This is utterly absurd! The PCR is not testing for a novel coronavirus - it is testing for the subjects nonspecific endogenous cellular exudation! RNA particles. End the case-demic now and cease all swob rt-PCR now.","additional_details":"At 45x amplification it is clear to those who independently research and have an academic science background that the PCR test is being used to cause fear and hard-hitting headlines. 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Lockdowns must stop, all businesses should open before the country is ruined economically and livelihoods are lost. Social interaction must be allowed, both at home and in hospitality/leisure facilities.\r\n\r\nWe must learn to live with the virus, protect vulnerable groups whilst allowing the majority of the population to live as normal a life as possible with reasonable precautions.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-24T21:14:23.492Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:58:13.187Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T15:03:20.520Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-24T23:02:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:58:11.891Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Other petitions calling for similar action are already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244243\r\n\r\nhttps://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244220\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244385,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244385.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow socially distanced meets in private gardens to follow science and avoid isolation","background":"Many people in Wales who were shielding or in care homes with strict measures that were forced upon residents were left in isolation for months at huge cost to mental and physical wellbeing. The government promised this would not happen again. Meeting loved ones outdoors in a controlled private garden is a safe way to avoid isolation for anyone not allowed or too afraid to go to public spaces. This plunges thousands of vulnerable people back into isolation through no fault of theirs.","additional_details":"The vast majority of compliant careful citizens would meet in private gardens without breaking the regulations. There is no evidence to suggest there have been more breaches in private homes than in public spaces. There is no evidence to suggest that those who disregard the Covid rules will behave better or be more compliant in public spaces as opposed to private gardens. The virus spreads more easily inside. The argument about going inside if we allow meets in private gardens is flawed, as the government are allowing indoor meeting in any case. \r\nThe virus spreads more easily in spaces where people have to move around and come and go, e.g. pubs. Alcohol inhibits judgment so people may not be able to effectively social distance after drinking. Public spaces, streets and parks are hard to control, with lots of people coming and going in different directions, making it hard to control keeping a distance, through no fault of your own, whereas private spaces can be controlled.","state":"completed","signature_count":273,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-11-03T19:23:14.728Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:12:14.328Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-11-05T09:26:50.613Z","closed_at":"2020-11-24T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-09-12T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-03T19:45:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-05T16:03:37.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-26T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:12:14.326Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244288,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244288.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the Welsh Government using health protection legislation to remove civil rights of UK citizens","background":"During 2020 the Welsh government has used health protection legislation to remove the civil rights of the Welsh public with laws that equate to placing society under house arrest.  These rules have not gone through due process and had royal decree as a result of loop holes in the health protection legislation.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-23T22:38:45.066Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:06:06.901Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-26T08:34:10.717Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-23T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-23T22:42:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:06:05.829Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"You could try starting a new petition which includes clear actions that you would like the Senedd or Welsh Government to take.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign the following petitions:\r\n\r\nPrevent a second national lockdown in Wales: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244243\r\n\r\nLet Welsh citizens vote on lockdown restrictions: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244256\r\n\r\nRequire local lockdowns to be subject to a vote of the Senedd for approval before being implemented: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244196"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244261,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244261.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Give Local Authorities powers to control the housing market in rural and tourist areas of Wales","background":"In a number of rural and tourist areas, a large proportion of local inhabitants are deprived of homes as house prices have been inflated by demand for second homes and holiday homes. The First Minister could direct the relevant Ministers to engage in urgent discussions with Local Authorities to draw up a strategy to ensure community control of the housing market mainly through amendments to the planning system.","additional_details":"","state":"completed","signature_count":5386,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-16T17:45:17.152Z","updated_at":"2026-04-24T14:17:44.356Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-19T12:14:37.164Z","closed_at":"2020-11-21T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-10-03T23:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-17T17:46:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-19T13:24:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-09T16:42:47.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2021-03-17","debate_outcome_at":"2021-03-19T14:42:22.017Z","archived_at":"2026-04-24T14:17:44.350Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2021-03-17","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/11186#A65427","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/ee09ee0a-065b-4bd6-84c7-cec6e42869d9?startPos=9012&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=30064","overview":"The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 17 March 2021."},"topics":[{"code":"communities-and-housing","name":"Communities and Housing"},{"code":"local-government","name":"Local Government"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200017,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200017.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change the school summer holiday break!","background":"I would like to put forward a proposal to reduce the long 6 weeks down to 4 weeks, and add the extra 2 weeks to half terms. \r\nI think mainly October and May perhaps would be the most beneficial.","additional_details":"The summer holiday break has been in a place for a very long time in its current form. I believe life has changed and if we could alter this pattern now, it could give us a good work/home life balance. Not just for school staff, but parents can also take advantage of cheaper holidays. With 2 half terms that have a 2 week duration it will allow for more flexibility and a reduced price for most destinations. It will also allow parents an opportunity to maintain affordable childcare, for 4 weeks rather than for a full 6 weeks. This would give everyone the chance to break this up throughout the year, hopefully resulting in less stress for all and the end of the ‘dreaded summer holidays’.","state":"completed","signature_count":84,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-05-20T18:26:08.096Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:49:16.590Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-05-21T11:28:56.891Z","closed_at":"2020-11-21T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-05-20T18:32:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-11T08:19:47.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-23T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:49:16.587Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244275,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244275.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Give financial support to Pet Boarding businesses.","background":"The latest grants made available are for those in lockdown areas or business development. Many Pet Boarding businesses outside lockdown areas have seen customer numbers fall to zero. The Business Development Grants can not be used to pay the monthly bills. Pet Boarding Businesses need financial support now to stop them going out of business. Hundreds of jobs and homes are at risk without adequate financial support.","additional_details":"Pet Boarding businesses have struggle to keep the doors open to assist NHS staff working long hours fighting Covid, they have helped care for pets of people who have been hospitalised. In many cases having one or two pets in at a time costs them more than they earn and with increased heating and lighting bills over the winter months many will be forced to close, removing this vital service.\r\n\r\nThese are businesses that were successful before Covid and will be again as long as action is taken to protect them.","state":"completed","signature_count":2144,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-21T12:37:40.355Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:49:07.230Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-22T10:18:34.739Z","closed_at":"2020-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-21T12:42:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-24T07:05:27.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-22T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:49:07.229Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244269,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244269.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Gyms to stay open as they're as essential as shops.","background":"I want gyms to stay open as they are as essential as shops for people's mental health and also wellbeing.","additional_details":"The amount of covid cases to amount from gyms within wales is next to nothing, more people have caught covid from a shop environment than a gym. The gyms are following guidelines with social distancing, mask wearing, hand sanitizer and also cleaning of equipment after use where as the shops everyone is going round touching everything which means you are more likely to catch covid at a supermarket compared to a gym and the supermarkets can remain open which doesn't make much sense at all. \r\n\r\nThe lockdowns are hard enough for people not being able to see family members and get on with their lives, so at least give us a bit more freedom of being able to go to the gym to ensure our health is better and mental state. The amount of people who have committed suicide within the last few months because of covid is at a fairly high number and this may have been prevented if someones mental health and wellbeing is better which a gym can assist with.","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-20T10:49:32.447Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:04:54.900Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-20T13:17:38.441Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-20T10:52:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:04:53.566Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another similar petition about keeping gyms open is already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244240\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244276,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244276.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Request Network Rail to stop felling 100s of trees, priority habitat, west of Llanfairfechan.","background":"Network Rail intend to fell hundreds of mature broadleaved trees, which form a woodland wildlife corridor west from Llanfairfechan station to Glan y Mor Elias. Such woodland is priority protected habitat, as designated by Welsh Government. They have already felled many trees around the station itself. The corridor connects two riverine habitats and is important habitat for birds and bats. The trees are mature and therefore rich in invertebrate life. They are also an important landscape feature.","additional_details":"The work started in August, was temporarily halted following complaints from local residents, and is now due to restart in earnest on 26 October. Network Rail has refused to meet up with neighbouring landowners and tenants of the Council Allotments to discuss the matter. They began the work without having informed the Town and County Councils. They trespassed on private land, without permission, to gain access to the trees. They then started felling directly over a private road used by allotment tenants with no warning signs or safety barriers in place. Many mature trees have already been lost, and they are proposing to fell most of the remaining trees and pollard and ring bark the rest, allowing them to die and removing them later. This will result in the loss of an important wildlife corridor and landscape element and also a significant windbreak for the allotment site. We implore Welsh Government to request Network Rail to stop this felling and protect the habitat for the future.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-21T13:39:37.297Z","updated_at":"2021-06-04T07:39:54.083Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-23T08:20:35.175Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-21T16:14:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:05:23.579Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions to the Senedd must call for a specific action that falls within the powers of the Senedd or Welsh Government. As responsibility for Network Rail is not devolved, the Welsh Government do not possess direct decision-making powers regarding the line. \r\nAs a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.\r\nFurther information about the powers and responsibilities of the Senedd can be found here: https://senedd.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-works/Pages/Powers.aspx\r\n"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244268,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244268.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Welsh Government Ministers to refuse to take a salary during firebreak lockdown.","background":"We do not believe that the Welsh Government sufficiently understands the hardships of ordinary working people during the coronavirus crisis. Therefore we suggest that, during the period of this and any subsequent lockdowns, they should refuse to take a salary and instead donate the money to a charity helping the vulnerable.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-20T08:23:08.413Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:04:46.964Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-23T08:49:02.133Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-20T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-20T12:51:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:04:44.449Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"not-able","details":"What Ministers do with the salaries they receive is a matter for those individuals and not something that it is possible for the Senedd to determine.\r\n\r\nIf you're concerned about a particular policy or decision that is the responsibility of the Senedd or the Welsh Government, you could start a petition about that."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244219,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244219.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Grants for limited companies left out of any support due to COVID-19","background":"The government has supported companies that are V.A.T registered and businesses that have a turnover in excess of £50,000. The smaller companies that have less turnover and NOT V.A.T registered have been left out of any Non-Repayable support. The Economic resilience fund has been granting £10,000 for businesses that meet the criteria while the smaller businesses aiming to survive the pandemic and grow in the future have been overlooked and ignored. This unfair treatment needs to be corrected.","additional_details":"I know of many businesses have been pushed up against a wall without any financial help just like mine. \r\n\r\nMy business operates in the hospitality sector supporting other establishments, I have PAYE employees, due to the pandemic from 03/2020 - 08/2020 my business income was £0.00. I had 3 weeks work during the eat out to help out scheme and once the scheme was finished so was my income. I want to be able to trade and continue trading after the pandemic but have not been given any financial support for my business other than being offered a bounce back loan in which i was reluctant to take as it produces future debt. If the government could offer a 25% grant of a business's annual turnover for lower earning companies who are not earning £50,000 would give smaller companies a chance to survive, progress, achieve and employ in the future. We have been left out, overlooked and ignored.  We want a fair equal opportunity as has been given to others.","state":"rejected","signature_count":47,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-06T19:47:58.798Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T09:52:48.190Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-19T00:00:00.000Z","opened_at":"2020-10-07T12:52:08.165Z","closed_at":"2020-11-17T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-06T20:19:47.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T09:52:46.963Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"insufficient","details":null},"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244264,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244264.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Intervene now to stop Network Rail felling 100s of trees, priority habitat, west of Llanfairfechan.","background":"Network Rail intend to fell hundreds of mature broadleaved trees, which form a woodland wildlife corridor west from Llanfairfechan station to Glan y Mor Elias. Such woodland is priority protected habitat, as designated by Welsh Government. They have already felled many trees around the station itself. The corridor connects two riverine habitats and is important habitat for birds and bats. The trees are mature and therefore rich in invertebrate life. They are also an important landscape feature.","additional_details":"The work started in August, was temporarily halted following complaints from local residents, and is now due to restart in earnest on 26 October. Network Rail has refused to meet up with neighbouring landowners and tenants of the Council Allotments to discuss the matter. They began the work without having informed the Town and County Councils. They trespassed on private land, without permission, to gain access to the trees. They then started felling directly over a private road used by allotment tenants with no warning signs or safety barriers in place. Many mature trees have already been lost, and they are proposing to fell most of the remaining trees and pollard and ring bark the rest, allowing them to die and removing them later. This will result in the loss of an important wildlife corridor and landscape element and also a significant windbreak for the allotment site. We implore Welsh Government immediately to intervene to stop this felling and protect the habitat for the future.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-18T20:01:23.083Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:04:33.620Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-21T08:18:50.197Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-17T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-19T13:03:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:04:31.689Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Petitions to the Senedd must call for a specific action that falls within the powers of the Senedd or Welsh Government.  As responsibility for Network Rail is not devolved, the Welsh Government do not possess direct decision-making powers regarding the line. \r\n\r\nAs a result, it is not possible for the Senedd to take the action called for by your petition.\r\n\r\nFurther information about the powers and responsibilities of the Senedd can be found here: https://senedd.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-works/Pages/Powers.aspx "},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244228,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244228.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To Allow travel across lockdown regional boundaries to undertake sporting exercise.","background":"During the current regional lockdown members to sporting clubs were outdoor activities can be carried out safely should be allowed by the Welsh Government.\r\nThe health and welfare of people is being seriously effected by the lack of interaction in surrounding that they know are safe.","additional_details":"During the first lockdown when the restrictions were lifted the Welsh Government allowed travel within 5 miles of you residence.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-09T18:23:16.542Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T10:58:06.132Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-12T08:52:56.370Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-15T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-09T18:45:17.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T10:58:04.727Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Another petition calling for travel out of local lockdown areas to be allowed for fitness training is already collecting signatures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244206\r\n\r\nYou are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition."},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244234,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244234.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow older people to access outdoor sports facilities for physical and mental wellbeing","background":"Older members of society have often lost their partner and have established a circle of friends in their own particular club. This is particularly pertinent in golf clubs. The club maybe outside their lockdown area, sometimes by even a short distance. This year has been difficult for all but particularly so for this age group, with not only their physical health suffering but also having a severe effect on their mental health.","additional_details":"The Equality Act 2010 says you musn't be discriminated against because of your age. Discrimination, which is against the Equality Act, is unlawful. \r\nRecent changes by the Welsh Government allows younger people to travel out of their lockdown area to their personal sporting club.\r\nThis action discriminates against older people also needing the same facilities.","state":"completed","signature_count":1743,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-11T14:44:52.839Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:48:05.904Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-12T15:38:14.394Z","closed_at":"2020-11-15T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-11T17:38:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-12T17:39:17.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:48:05.900Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244251,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244251.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Schools should be excluded from any \"circuit breaker\" lockdowns and must stay open as normal","background":"Children have already suffered enough from school closures. \r\nTheir education must not suffer further and primary and secondary schools must be excluded from any \"circuit breaker \" lockdowns","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-14T13:37:54.776Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:00:28.519Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-15T14:20:24.782Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-14T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-14T13:40:57.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:00:26.507Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"A similar petition is being considered by the Petitions Committee. It calls for schools to be categorised as critical infrastructure and specifically calls for no further school closures: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200197 \r\n\r\nDetails of the Committee’s previous consideration of this issue can be found here: https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryChronology.aspx?IId=29234&Opt="},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244254,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244254.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Support the kennels and cattery's of Wales","background":"The pet boarding industry has been severely hit by the pandemic and have seen customer numbers fall to zero. Many establishments don't meet the criteria for the current financial help available.\r\nUnder normal circumstances they are successful business' providing a valuable service and hundreds of jobs throughout Wales. Many have kept their doors open to help key workers and those requiring hospitalization with some running at a loss to do so.\r\nThey need financial support to help them survive.","additional_details":"If we allow these business to fail hundreds of jobs will be lost and many owners and their families will lose their homes.\r\n\r\nDespite the obvious problems council's have continued to charge licensing fees, with some council's even increasing those fees for 2021.\r\n\r\nLosing these businesses will have a knock on affect for the tourism sector with many pet owner being unable to find suitable accommodation for their pets while they are away. Those that are lucky enough to get a place will face increased charges as demand will massively outweigh supply.","state":"rejected","signature_count":3,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-14T18:31:16.030Z","updated_at":"2021-05-11T11:00:46.139Z","rejected_at":"2020-10-21T12:19:51.934Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2020-11-14T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-14T18:39:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-11T11:00:44.992Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"It is not clear from the petition why kennels and catteries have been unable to receive financial support under existing support schemes or what would need to change to meet the aims of your petition. You could try submitting a new petition with more details about why these businesses have not been able to access financial support.\r\n\r\nThere are several petitions in relation to different aspects of the financial support available to businesses during the pandemic, and we cannot publish petitions which call for the same or very similar actions to other petitions.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to support existing petitions on similar matters:\r\n\r\nGrants for limited companies left out of any support due to COVID-19\r\nhttps://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244219\r\n\r\nOr you can follow the Petitions Committee’s discussions of the following petition:\r\n\r\nExtend grants immediately to small businesses outside of Small Business Rates Relief in Wales\r\nhttps://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=28918"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":244248,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244248.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Let pubs and bars trade, cancel the curfew","background":"Licensees of bars and pubs follow strict procedures in order to trade and to ensure that staff and patrons are kept safe at all times.\r\n\r\nWith added socially distancing measures in place, licensees across the country have shown they were able to do this and still trade, keep their venues open and securing jobs.","additional_details":"The Sage documents show that experts dismissed the idea of a 10pm curfew for pubs, bars and restaurants before it was implemented across England.\r\n www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-3-tier-lockdown-new-restrictions-boris-johnson-sage-curfew-b1012869.html%3Famp\r\n\r\nThe First Minister himself states there is no prove to link rise in cases to bars, pubs and restaurants.\r\n\"Evidence in the Gwent Police force area shows that the rising number of cases are not being caused by pubs and restaurants, First Minister Mark Drakeford has claimed.\"\r\nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/newport-lockdown-gwent-pubs-hospitality-19078374\r\n\r\nVenues are reporting upto a 93% downfall since August compared to previous year.\r\n\r\nWith very little support available and uncertainty, this is causing more worry and stress on owners within hospitality.\r\n\r\nWe are calling on the Welsh Government to cancel the 10pm curfew, let venues trade in accordance to their licence and save our night time economy.","state":"completed","signature_count":750,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-13T21:05:02.362Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:47:23.680Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-14T12:09:51.082Z","closed_at":"2020-11-13T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-13T21:09:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-14T15:25:27.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-15T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:47:23.677Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"economy-and-finance","name":"Business, Economy and Finance"},{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244240,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244240.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Keep gyms open and consider them as important as shops should another national lockdown take place.","background":"If the Welsh Government has to make another national lockdown, gyms should be considered as important as shops in order to protect the nation’s health. They are a much less risk to Covid transmission than restaurants and pubs.\r\n\r\n","additional_details":"https://www.ukactive.com/news/fitness-and-leisure-sector-reports-covid-rate-of-0-34-per-100000-visits-since-reopening-in-england/ \r\n- 22,000,000 (22 million) gym visits resulted in a mere 78 Covid cases\r\n- Uk gyms showing just 0.35 cases per 100,000 visits\r\n\r\nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-54464470\r\n\r\nGyms are still only showing 1.7% percent of cases, but they want to close us and keep restaurants open which have a higher rate of 9.6% cases\r\n\r\nMale suicide is now at an all time high https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3431\r\nData published by the Office for National Statistics showed that in 2019 the suicide rate among men and boys was 16.9 deaths per 100 000, the highest since 2000 and slightly above the 2018 rate of 16.2 per 100 000. The suicide rate among women and girls was 5.3 deaths per 100 000 in 2019, up from 5.0 per 100 000 in 2018 and the highest since 2004.\r\n\r\nhttps://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/113/10/707/5857612 which discusses suicide, mental health and Covid.","state":"completed","signature_count":20616,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-13T07:53:37.712Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:46:43.700Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-14T12:36:59.425Z","closed_at":"2020-11-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2021-03-16T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-13T08:13:07.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-14T17:46:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-16T20:00:37.000Z","scheduled_debate_date":"2021-01-13","debate_outcome_at":"2021-01-14T16:56:33.268Z","archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:46:43.696Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":{"debated_on":"2021-01-13","transcript_url":"https://record.assembly.wales/Plenary/11147#A63664","video_url":"http://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Archive/99675f55-56df-4d4d-9bc7-1529605c2cf9?startPos=7662&autostart=True","debate_pack_url":"https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=30058","overview":"The Senedd debated this petition in Plenary on 13 January 2021 as part of a debate on access to facilities for sport and physical activity during lockdowns."},"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"culture","name":"Culture"},{"code":"health","name":"Health and Care Services"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":244241,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/244241.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Cancel GCSE and A level examinations.","background":"Students throughout Wales have suffered enough strain on their education without the added pressure of self-isolation within year groups. Covid should not provide an added stress to pupils worrying about their future exams or university entries. Teachers that have been tracking our progress throughout the year should be held responsible for our end of year grades as they know our mental capacity best. It should not be down to unprecedented examinations.","additional_details":"A student in a local college has had to self-isolate on 4 separate occasions due to members of her class testing positive for Covid. Meaning 2 months have been missed from her education. Yet she at current is still expected to sit examinations for a situation out of her control.","state":"completed","signature_count":2088,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-10-13T09:19:54.977Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:46:32.206Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-10-14T12:43:45.339Z","closed_at":"2020-11-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-13T09:26:37.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-15T06:54:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:46:32.202Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"covid-19","name":"COVID-19"},{"code":"education","name":"Education"}]}},{"type":"petition","id":200207,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/200207.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Set up a Natural History GCSE to help prepare future generations to tackle the threats facing nature","background":"Our natural world has never faced so many man made challenges and threats. The creation of a Welsh Natural History GCSE is now needed more than ever before. We must give future generations the skills and knowledge, which would enable them to tackle many of these global issues.\r\n\r\nRe-engagement with the natural world must become a priority of the Welsh Government. Wales could lead the way in preparing our children with the tools needed to tackle the climate emergency and species extinction crises.","additional_details":"The call for a Natural History GCSE was first led by Mary Colwell who believed that currently young people in the UK do not engage with nature enough and this impacts on both conservation and wellbeing.\r\n\r\nThe iconic State of Nature report was a wake up call to everyone that we cannot continue with business as usual. It gave us a stark warning that since 1970 the UK had lost 60% of its wildlife and that Britain was one of the most nature depleted countries in the world.\r\n\r\nWe must teach young people about the global threats of an expanding population; pesticide and herbicide use; land, water and air pollution; the climate emergency; soil loss; intensive farming vs Organic farming; habitat loss; invasive species; species extinction and biodiversity loss; over fishing; single use plastics; deforestation and so, so much more.\r\n\r\nWe must teach that our lives today and tomorrow are entwined with having a vibrant, abundant and healthy natural world.","state":"completed","signature_count":210,"threshold_for_referral":50,"threshold_for_debate":5000,"created_at":"2020-08-01T21:15:20.826Z","updated_at":"2021-05-07T14:46:04.847Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2020-08-04T14:05:18.708Z","closed_at":"2020-11-10T23:59:59.999Z","completed_at":"2020-11-17T00:00:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-01T21:37:27.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-10T12:26:57.000Z","referred_at":"2020-11-12T00:00:00.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":"2021-05-07T14:46:04.842Z","submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":null,"debate":null,"topics":[{"code":"education","name":"Education"},{"code":"environment","name":"Environment"}]}}]}