Dumfries and Galloway

The people of Dumfries and Galloway have contributed a total of 10,097 signatures to 595 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.

Top petitions in Dumfries and Galloway

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   976 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

2. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
   Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
   618 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

3. Lower the age you are offered a cervical screening (smear test) from 25 to 16
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   400 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

4. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
   Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
   335 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

5. Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
   Opened on Tuesday 20th October 2020
   303 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

6. Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
   Opened on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
   283 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

7. Prevent any restrictions on those who refuse a Covid-19 vaccination
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   203 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

8. Keep gyms open during Tier 4 lockdown
   Opened on Monday 21st December 2020
   202 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

9. Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation
   Opened on Thursday 17th December 2020
   173 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

10. Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels
    Opened on Tuesday 29th September 2020
    167 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

11. Enshrine the Military Covenant in UK Law
    Opened on Friday 31st July 2020
    149 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

12. Protect Retail Workers from Abuse, Threats and Violence.
    Opened on Friday 24th July 2020
    146 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

13. Ban the shooting of badgers immediately
    Opened on Thursday 24th September 2020
    138 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

14. Hold a public inquiry into Government contracts granted during Covid-19
    Opened on Thursday 3rd September 2020
    132 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

15. Take action to stop illegal immigration and rapidly remove illegal immigrants
    Opened on Wednesday 8th July 2020
    129 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

16. Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government
    Opened on Tuesday 6th October 2020
    126 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

17. Ban the exploitative import of young puppies for sale in the UK.
    Opened on Saturday 27th June 2020
    126 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

18. Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases
    Opened on Wednesday 12th August 2020
    124 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

19. Let Us Dance - Support nightclubs, dance music events and festivals
    Opened on Thursday 30th July 2020
    110 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

20. Reform the Gender Recognition Act.
    Opened on Friday 24th July 2020
    109 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

Open petitions of local interest

1. FIONA'S LAW - Women should be allowed a yearly Cervical screening
   Opened on Monday 7th September 2020
   618 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

2. Lower the age you are offered a cervical screening (smear test) from 25 to 16
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   400 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

3. Hold a referendum on returning devolved powers to the UK Government
   Opened on Tuesday 4th August 2020
   74 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

4. Remove the requirement for a section 30 order to hold an Independence Referendum
   Opened on Friday 10th July 2020
   35 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

5. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   Opened on Wednesday 14th October 2020
   976 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

6. Make Ecocide a criminal offence in the UK
   Opened on Tuesday 28th July 2020
   67 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

7. Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only
   Opened on Tuesday 21st July 2020
   335 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

8. Enshrine the Military Covenant in UK Law
   Opened on Friday 31st July 2020
   149 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

9. To extend the 2 year period of the ADI part 1 test for ALL PDIs due to Covid 19
   Opened on Wednesday 13th January 2021
   15 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

10. Seek Europe-wide Visa-free work permit for Touring professionals and Artists
    Opened on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
    283 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

11. Ban the shooting of badgers immediately
    Opened on Thursday 24th September 2020
    138 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

12. Keep gyms open during Tier 4 lockdown
    Opened on Monday 21st December 2020
    202 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

13. Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
    Opened on Tuesday 20th October 2020
    303 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

14. Protect Retail Workers from Abuse, Threats and Violence.
    Opened on Friday 24th July 2020
    146 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

15. Ensure Student Nurses are paid whilst on placement
    Opened on Thursday 22nd October 2020
    89 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

16. Reimburse student rents for all accommodation not used during this academic year
    Opened on Thursday 26th November 2020
    84 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

17. Allow corporate worship and congregational singing at places of worship
    Opened on Friday 25th September 2020
    73 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

18. Extend Maternity Exemption Certificates
    Opened on Tuesday 28th July 2020
    37 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

19. Hold a public inquiry into Government contracts granted during Covid-19
    Opened on Thursday 3rd September 2020
    132 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway

20. Revoke the right of registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll
    Opened on Wednesday 22nd July 2020
    70 signatures so far in Dumfries and Galloway