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David Cameron to resign for lying over SyriaDavid Cameron lied to the Commons and to the British people over the UK’s Armed Forces involvement in Syria and must resign. He knew UK pilots were involved in US-led bombing missions of Isis targets in Syria, even though Parliament had expressly rejected British military involvement in the country in 2013. This along with his catalogue of lies and deception over a great many policies and other action outline that he cannot remain in office.13,576 of 15,000 SignaturesCreated by Ken Andrew
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Allow activist Lauri Love to have his case heard in the UKNo American has ever been extradited for a crime allegedly committed physically on US soil - so if the alleged crimes Lauri has committed took place in the UK, should his trial not also? The judicial frameworks for due process in the United Kingdom exist to process these cases. The UK-US extradition treaty, used to uphold a so called "special relationship", has been historically one-sided. There is absolutely no guarantee Lauri will receive the standard of healthcare he requires in the United States. In the spirit of what has been an cruel and underhanded case, the prosecution responded to concerns regarding Lauri's well documented health problems both mental and physical by continually seeking to undermine the opinions of medical professionals who state extradition is not in Lauri's best interests. Theresa May pardoned Gary McKinnon in 2012, blocking his extradition to the United States on the grounds of Human Rights. What is so different about the Love vs USA case? As McKinnon said in 2015, "It would be tragic if the ladder used to rescue me from extradition was kicked away from the next person who needs it". "Lauri is adamant he will not come to the US to be prosecuted. One need only look to the cases of whistleblowers and activists such as Jeremy Hammond, Barrett Brown, Aaron Swartz and Chelsea Manning to know the US legal system is not about justice, but about retribution. Lauri is also concerned about the extensive use of solitary confinement as punishment in the US legal system. The prolonged use of solitary confinement has been ruled torture by every major human rights group, and yet is still used as a routine form of punishment for even the most minor infractions without concern for the mental health of the prisoner. It is clear from recent examples that there is no potential for anything remotely resembling justice to come from an extradition order to the US in a case such as this." -- freelauri.com1,033 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Samantha Clarke
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Courts closuresThe issue of local justice is enshrined in our constitution. The proposal to close up to 91 courts puts this in jeopardy. For instance, the court local to where I live is earmarked for closure, yet the nearest alternative will be about 60 miles away with no chance of being reachable by public transport. The nearest city court is in a different jurisdiction. Magistrates are a vital element of the justice system. They are chosen for their fairness., lack of discrimination and duty to uphold the laws and values of this country. Magistrates are constantly being downgraded by the government and their powers are eroded by the increasing emphasis on the police being allowed to be judge and jury. Please add your voice to stop these steps to take away our fundamental rights not only to justice, but justice at local level.85 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Susan Wyatt
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COME CLEAN ON UNDERCOVER POLICINGEveryone has the right to participate in the struggle for social and environmental justice, without fear of persecution, objectification, or interference in their lives. However, many campaigns and individuals have been targeted by Britain’s undercover police for decades, undermining efforts for social justice that should be welcomed in a democratic society. Citizens have been spied on, psychologically and emotionally manipulated, and abused by officers for being part of, or simply knowing people who were part of, such campaigns. We welcome the announcement of a full public inquiry into political undercover policing, but it must be truly transparent, robust and comprehensive. In particular the inquiry must: * Be willing to hear evidence from those affected by undercover policing including: - the women deceived into long-term intimate relationships by officers - the family justice campaigns for those bereaved at the hands of the police and those challenging the efficacy of police investigations in relation to the deaths or assaults of loved ones - the construction workers blacklisted with the help of undercover police - the families whose dead children’s identities were stolen by officers - all campaign groups spied on * Protect police whistleblowers from prosecution under the Official Secrets Act and encourage current and former officers to give evidence. * Cover all undercover police units from 1968 to the present day. * Ensure the police fully cooperate with the inquiry and do not obstruct its operation though the use of their ‘Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ stance. * Hold senior police officers past and present, especially former Met Commissioners and Special Branch Commanders, to account for any wrong doing attributed to the units under their command. * Investigate officers sharing or selling information and experience acquired through undercover policing to the private sector. * Make recommendations to change the law, especially the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000), to prevent these abuses from continuing.751 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Alison Davis
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Please Help Us Change the Doctrine of Joint Enterprise and Sch21 Mandatory Minimum TariffsDid you know right now, in 21st century Britain, there are thousands of people imprisoned for life for crimes committed by others? These men, women and children - some as young as 13 - have been convicted of murder, despite the fact that prosecutors know they didn’t kill anyone. This epidemic is known as Joint Enterprise and was highlighted in Jimmy McGovern’s BBC drama, Common. What if we told you that people (including politicians) know all about it, that it is widely discussed and widely criticised, yet this government has failed to act. Joint Enterprise has been left largely unchecked and unregulated until our campaign brought the government to account. This petition will help us to force the government to abolish this unjust law and replace it with a fairer form of justice for everyone. This petition will also seek to reform the tariff system in Schedule 21 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. This denies judges the discretion to sentence on the basis of genuine culpability and results in unfairness, particularly to defendants convicted under the doctrine of joint enterprise. Please sign JENGbA’s petition and help stop hundreds of people per year being convicted and condemned to life sentences for crimes committed by other people. Also Joint Enterprise will be challenged in the Supreme Court this October which will be the first time they will be considering the question of the harm Joint Enterprise causes secondary parties. This is a real opportunity to change the law and so if you are able to donate funds, please pledge today via: https://www.crowdjustice.co.uk/case/changing-the-law-on-joint-enterprise/ Please don’t forget to SHARE!11,084 of 15,000 SignaturesCreated by Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association (JENGbA)
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NO PRIVATE POLICING ON OUR STREETS.G4S is a private company and is known to charge a lot for bad service, low wages, and unreliable staff, probably because of low wages. There is no substitute for a State-owned police force.123 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Susan Groom
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stop G4S Police powerGiving private companies more "public" power diminishes the ability of those public servants with the training and focus to use the power with the job. So, trined Police use Police powers: not untrained private G4S use police powers.180 of 200 SignaturesCreated by William Osborne
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Keep police work in police hands!Because public safety and police matters should be fronted by the police, not an agency that has proven history of making big mistakes! How do you feel knowing this could be coming to your community soon? Scary isn't it.108 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Rachel Tarrant
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texting whilst drivingIt puts lives at risk - its extremely dangerous not to look at the road whilst driving. Seems to be the norm lately. Witnessed car crossing red lights at speed oblivious, pulled along side later, yes texting still. To think of the fine being the same as a parking offence is unbelievable.119 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Andy Payne
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Stop the Government selling off police work to incompetent G4SWe have a skilled, trained Police force that is having its budget carved up, officers losing pay and benefits so that incompetent G4S can make more money from the UK Government despite being bailed out by the army when they completely messed up Olympic security162 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Jonathan Rainbird
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No privatisation of Herts PoliceIt is essential to maintain the integrity and reputation of the office of Constable and to ensure the people of Hertfordshire continue to receive a professional high quality service with proper safeguards in place79 of 100 SignaturesCreated by David Whitelegg
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Keep police powers out of private handsWe do not want to be stopped and questioned by people other than those officially in the police force. To employ an outside company to do this is not the right way to go as some of the people who will do the questioning are not always the upstanding citizens they are supposed to be. They would simply be glorified bouncers. We pay the police force to do the work and that's where it should stay. Employ more policemen rather than paying outside companies exorbitant fees.71 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Rita Robbie
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