The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society. MOJ is a ministerial department, supported by 35 agencies and public bodies.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Ministers
Introduce mandatory life sentence for possession of a knife
Open from Friday 10th July 2020 to Sunday 10th January 2021
35 signatures
Increase compensation available to jurors to cover lost earnings and other costs
Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
34 signatures so far
Stop the release of the HMP prisoners early due to Covid19 virus
Open from Wednesday 3rd June 2020 to Thursday 3rd December 2020
34 signatures
Stop allowing criminals to appeal their sentences
Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
33 signatures so far
Give fathers a right to be added to birth certificates if proven by a DNA test
Open from Thursday 12th January 2023 to Wednesday 12th July 2023
33 signatures
Introduce Witness Personal Statements in line with Victim Personal Statements
Open from Monday 24th January 2022 to Sunday 24th July 2022
33 signatures
Increase all harassment sentence limits (sexual and non)
Open from Tuesday 20th April 2021 to Wednesday 20th October 2021
33 signatures
Make abuse and assault of retail workers a specific criminal offence
Open from Friday 26th March 2021 to Sunday 26th September 2021
33 signatures
Reform prison system: more open prisons, allow jobs for prisoners, levy earnings
Open from Monday 26th October 2020 to Monday 26th April 2021
33 signatures
Make bullying a specific criminal offence
Open from Friday 13th October 2023 to Saturday 13th April 2024
32 signatures
Remove need for consent of all parents to change a child's name
Open from Friday 30th June 2023 to Saturday 30th December 2023
32 signatures
Allow resident parents to take their children abroad without needing consent
Open from Thursday 2nd March 2023 to Saturday 2nd September 2023
32 signatures
Allow single parents to change a child's name without the other parent's consent
Open from Monday 30th January 2023 to Sunday 30th July 2023
32 signatures
Do not reform rules on unauthorised disclosure of material by journalists
Open from Friday 6th August 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022
32 signatures
Exempt Sperm Donors from paying child maintenance
Open from Wednesday 20th January 2021 to Tuesday 20th July 2021
32 signatures
Prevent child sex offenders from having any contact with a child under 18
Open from Wednesday 25th November 2020 to Tuesday 25th May 2021
32 signatures
Reform Criminal Injuries Compensation for survivors of historical child abuse
Open from Friday 18th September 2020 to Thursday 18th March 2021
32 signatures
Make it illegal for anyone aged over 21 to have sexual relations with under 18s
Open from Thursday 3rd November 2022 to Wednesday 3rd May 2023
31 signatures
Mandatory whole life sentences for child abuse that leads to the child's death
Open from Monday 25th July 2022 to Wednesday 8th February 2023
31 signatures
To have all court judges voted for as MPs are voted for
Open from Thursday 20th May 2021 to Saturday 20th November 2021
31 signatures
Make the burning of religious texts a specific offence
Open from Monday 14th December 2020 to Monday 14th June 2021
31 signatures
Allow tattoos for people aged 16 with parental consent
Open from Monday 6th July 2020 to Wednesday 6th January 2021
31 signatures
Change the law to stop public nuisance charges for suicide attempts
Open from Monday 21st September 2020 to Sunday 21st March 2021
30 signatures
Make it a fineable offence for dog owners not to carry bags for collecting foul
Open from Thursday 3rd September 2020 to Wednesday 3rd March 2021
30 signatures
Make it a specific offence for garden waste to be discarded on property.
Open from Tuesday 1st September 2020 to Monday 1st March 2021
30 signatures
Automatic life ban for drink and drug drivers at first offence
Open from Friday 15th May 2020 to Sunday 15th November 2020
30 signatures
Mandatory custodial sentence and compensation for child neglect
Open from Tuesday 14th April 2020 to Wednesday 14th October 2020
30 signatures
Release IPP prisoners who have served their fixed tariff
Open from Monday 17th April 2023 to Tuesday 17th October 2023
29 signatures
Remove parental responsibility for those convicted of child sexual offences
Open from Friday 29th July 2022 to Sunday 12th February 2023
29 signatures
Make polyamorous marriages legal
Open from Friday 25th March 2022 to Sunday 9th October 2022
29 signatures
Allow 'Paper Abortions' so fathers can opt out of parenthood during pregnancy
Open from Thursday 3rd June 2021 to Friday 3rd December 2021
29 signatures
Repeal hate speech laws other than advocating for violence
Open from Friday 16th April 2021 to Saturday 16th October 2021
29 signatures
Increase sentences for crimes relating to bodily harm of another individual
Open from Monday 12th April 2021 to Tuesday 12th October 2021
29 signatures
Review legislation relating to public indecency and topless women
Open from Tuesday 4th August 2020 to Thursday 4th February 2021
29 signatures
Close all the courts down to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Open from Wednesday 6th May 2020 to Friday 6th November 2020
29 signatures
Review the role of juries in sexual offence trials
Opened on Wednesday 27th December 2023
28 signatures so far
Investigate employers who are cited in coroner's suicide report
Open from Friday 23rd June 2023 to Saturday 23rd December 2023
28 signatures
Make DNA paternity testing mandatory prior to registration on birth certificate
Open from Tuesday 24th January 2023 to Monday 24th July 2023
28 signatures
Increase the age of consent for sexual activity from 16 to 18
Open from Monday 16th January 2023 to Sunday 16th July 2023
28 signatures
A petition for everyone to be able to die with dignity and decide themselves
Open from Wednesday 9th September 2020 to Tuesday 9th March 2021
28 signatures
Do not restrict the right to trial by jury.
Open from Monday 7th September 2020 to Sunday 7th March 2021
28 signatures
Reduce benefits for those convicted of a criminal office
Opened on Tuesday 19th March 2024
27 signatures so far
Expand legal aid to cover cases of defamation
Open from Thursday 5th January 2023 to Wednesday 5th July 2023
27 signatures
Allow over-11s to change their name by deed poll without parental consent
Open from Tuesday 7th June 2022 to Wednesday 21st December 2022
27 signatures
Make planning breaches a criminal offence
Open from Thursday 20th January 2022 to Wednesday 20th July 2022
27 signatures
Mandatory whole life sentences for convicted murderers
Open from Tuesday 11th January 2022 to Monday 11th July 2022
27 signatures
New law to assess criminal responsibility for children with developmental issues
Open from Friday 17th December 2021 to Friday 17th June 2022
27 signatures
Stricter criteria before appointing individual with power of attorney
Open from Tuesday 27th April 2021 to Wednesday 27th October 2021
27 signatures
Mandatory community service for litter droppers.
Open from Thursday 8th April 2021 to Friday 8th October 2021
27 signatures
Review the cost and speed of the divorce process
Open from Monday 7th December 2020 to Monday 7th June 2021
27 signatures
Ban the use of PAVA Spray in UK prisons following its proven misuse in pilots
Open from Wednesday 21st October 2020 to Wednesday 21st April 2021
27 signatures
During the Covid-19 pandemic require dog walkers to keep their dog(s) on a lead
Open from Friday 21st August 2020 to Sunday 21st February 2021
27 signatures
Remove need for consent from married spouse to change surname.
Opened on Monday 8th January 2024
26 signatures so far
Automatic ban on child sexual offenders using internet services
Open from Tuesday 7th February 2023 to Monday 7th August 2023
26 signatures
Increase maximum sentences for voyeurism crimes involving a minor
Open from Thursday 5th August 2021 to Saturday 5th February 2022
26 signatures
Place automatic bail conditions on persons who commit offences against children
Open from Wednesday 30th September 2020 to Tuesday 30th March 2021
26 signatures
Implement legislative reform of our policing system to tackle racism
Open from Monday 3rd August 2020 to Wednesday 3rd February 2021
26 signatures
Remove need for consent from married spouse to legally change surname
Open from Tuesday 21st February 2023 to Monday 21st August 2023
25 signatures
End reporting restrictions for convicts aged 18 and under
Open from Tuesday 7th February 2023 to Monday 7th August 2023
25 signatures
Review the law, sentencing, and rehabilitation of abusive parents
Open from Wednesday 27th April 2022 to Thursday 10th November 2022
25 signatures
Review handling of rape cases & training given to investigating police officers
Open from Friday 7th May 2021 to Sunday 7th November 2021
25 signatures
Remove the ability of convicts with life sentences to apply for release
Open from Wednesday 20th January 2021 to Tuesday 20th July 2021
25 signatures
Reform of bail and release under investigation to protect victims
Open from Thursday 10th September 2020 to Wednesday 10th March 2021
25 signatures
Abolish antiquated rule to wait for a year to file for divorce
Open from Wednesday 26th August 2020 to Friday 26th February 2021
25 signatures
Introduce a time limit on the execution of a will
Open from Wednesday 22nd July 2020 to Friday 22nd January 2021
25 signatures
Increase salaries for Prison Officers & Police for the sheer work put in
Open from Monday 18th May 2020 to Wednesday 18th November 2020
25 signatures
Consider passing a Good Samaritan Act during CV-19
Open from Friday 1st May 2020 to Sunday 1st November 2020
25 signatures
Require lifetime restraining orders for convicts of domestic violence offences
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
24 signatures so far
More funding should be put towards prisons to improve conditions
Opened on Wednesday 6th March 2024
24 signatures so far
Stop No Further Action from being disclosed on Enhanced DBS checks
Open from Monday 20th November 2023 to Monday 20th May 2024
24 signatures
Prevent IPP imprisonment on recall unless found guilty of offences
Open from Wednesday 25th May 2022 to Friday 9th December 2022
24 signatures
Reintroduce Capital Punishment for Crimes Against Humanity
Open from Friday 11th February 2022 to Thursday 11th August 2022
24 signatures
Require all police conduct complaints & appeals to be referred to the IOPC
Open from Thursday 10th February 2022 to Wednesday 10th August 2022
24 signatures
Make fines proportionate to income
Open from Monday 15th March 2021 to Wednesday 15th September 2021
24 signatures
Innocent until proven guilty, Release All in Remand awaiting trials
Open from Friday 12th June 2020 to Saturday 12th December 2020
24 signatures
Immediate no fault divorce: Remove 2 year separation period for no fault divorce
Open from Tuesday 19th May 2020 to Thursday 19th November 2020
24 signatures
Add a Crown to the insignia of Junior Rates of the Royal Navy
Open from Monday 17th April 2023 to Tuesday 17th October 2023
23 signatures
Make it legal for 16 and 17 year olds to be tattooed with parental consent.
Open from Friday 13th August 2021 to Sunday 13th February 2022
23 signatures
Allow the public to attend inquiry hearings in person while socially distancing
Open from Monday 14th September 2020 to Sunday 14th March 2021
23 signatures
Fund all medical treatment for armed forces personnel
Open from Monday 14th September 2020 to Sunday 14th March 2021
23 signatures
Posthumous marriages - To show compassion to surviving partners
Open from Thursday 30th July 2020 to Saturday 30th January 2021
23 signatures
Prevent the press from reporting on inquests without the consent of the family
Open from Wednesday 23rd August 2023 to Friday 23rd February 2024
22 signatures
Make it a criminal offence for executors/administrators to withhold inheritance
Open from Wednesday 23rd August 2023 to Friday 23rd February 2024
22 signatures
Ban physical discipline/punishment of children
Open from Monday 5th June 2023 to Tuesday 5th December 2023
22 signatures
Make Ageism a Hate Crime
Open from Monday 14th June 2021 to Tuesday 14th December 2021
22 signatures
Allow all foster children over the age of 12 the choice of who to live with
Open from Thursday 1st April 2021 to Friday 1st October 2021
22 signatures
Enable one parent to change their child's name if the other parent is absent
Open from Wednesday 2nd December 2020 to Wednesday 2nd June 2021
22 signatures
Take more action to halt the spice epidemic in prisons.
Open from Wednesday 5th August 2020 to Friday 5th February 2021
22 signatures
Review youth sentencing and justice
Opened on Friday 3rd May 2024
21 signatures so far
Abolish jury service on serious offences
Open from Tuesday 14th March 2023 to Thursday 14th September 2023
21 signatures
Expand the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme to cover the crime of Voyeurism
Open from Friday 14th October 2022 to Friday 14th April 2023
21 signatures
Increase sentences for all hate crimes
Open from Monday 23rd August 2021 to Wednesday 23rd February 2022
21 signatures
Introduce a national Hate Crime Register for use by employers
Open from Friday 23rd July 2021 to Sunday 23rd January 2022
21 signatures
Create legal protections for people who publicly name their abuser
Open from Tuesday 25th May 2021 to Thursday 25th November 2021
21 signatures
Make it an offence to encourage others to ignore Covid19 restrictions
Open from Friday 23rd October 2020 to Friday 23rd April 2021
21 signatures
Put Sex Offenders on Register for life and make the register public.
Open from Wednesday 9th September 2020 to Tuesday 9th March 2021
21 signatures
Provide a package of foods, cleaning products and toiletries to every prisoner
Open from Thursday 28th May 2020 to Saturday 28th November 2020
21 signatures
Mandatory prison sentences for anyone employing people not entitled to work
Extend qualified one-way cost shifting to Equality Act discrimination claims
Open from Thursday 23rd February 2023 to Wednesday 23rd August 2023
20 signatures
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