Submitted on Thursday 27th June 2019
Rejected on Friday 28th June 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Introduce random drug and alcohol testing in the Houses of Parliament
Following a recent investigation that discovered traces of class A drugs in areas only accessible to MPs, high ranking civil servants, and their guests, it is evident that action is needed.
Many workplaces are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, it is time to introduce this in parliament.
Excessive alcohol (above the drink drive limit) and recreational drugs may effect the decision making processes in Parliament.
Mind-altering substances, whether legal or illegal, have no place in any workplace. Anyone under the influence of a mild altering substance can pose a risk to themselves and others. The Houses of Parliament need a comprehensive drugs and alcohol policy that addresses these issues fairly and openly.
Random testing is one part of that policy.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
Possession of illegal drugs is already an offence, so we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, for example to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in the House of Commons, if that's what you'd like to see happen.
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