TGS


16 February 2007

Foreign secretary welcomes convictions of those responsible for the istanbul bombings of november 2003
seen at 22:19, 16 February in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Following the conclusion of the trial of those accused of the Istanbul bombings in 2003, the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett said:
'...Hold a national referendum on future plans to restrict free movement in the United Kingdom by introducing road pricing that will impact on our very basic freedom to travel' -- Rick Hobson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Hold a national referendum on future plans to restrict free movement in the United Kingdom by introducing road pricing that will impact on our very basic freedom to travel' -- Rick Hobson
'...introduce a clearer and fairer method of signing bus lanes.' -- Alan Storer
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently bus lane signing is confusing to drivers who have to read signs...
'...Stop Cold Calling From Outside the UK' -- Lisa Mcgregor
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To introduce legislations to stop non uk firms from phoning me morning, noon...
'...HGV Low Emmisions Charge In London' -- Robert Bates
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the low emmisisions charge that is to be introduced is ludicris. HGV's that...
'...abstain from discrediting Stan Tracey's contribution to music by giving him an 'honour'.' -- Paul Hubert
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stan Tracey has already been in receipt of an MBE. However the most...
'...Introduce compulsory licenses for all pets: to prevent impulse buying, and fund Pet Welfare Inspections.' -- Richard Hughes
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present, many - perhaps most - pets are neglected or kept in...
'...Promote an enterprise culture by cutting taxes, reducing Government, scrapping the so called initiatives and letting people choose how to spend their money' -- John Burke
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We have a top heavy Government system that smothers real enterprise, a...
'...Create laws that force large food corporations to offset 8% of their profits to the people suffering from starvation' -- M. Thompson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is now time for large food companies to pay humanity taxes on their...
'...Build more prisons' -- D Heale
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Being tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime won't work if Britain'...
'...re-think the whole system of collecting ROAD FUEL TAX from the legal road user and penalising those road users not legally allowed to use the road' -- Adrian Paul Marchant
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allegedly there are up to 2million vehicles on British roads that are not '...
'...Give hospitals far more money to take on Biomedical scientists students for their training year' -- Robert Minns
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Biomedical scientists work in hospital pathology labs, such as the...
'...Toughen the penalties for drunk drivers' -- George Fordyce
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government should amend current law to ban repeat drunk drivers for life...
'...Abolish monetary state benefits' -- Fiona
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
No money should be given to persons who need state help other than those who...
'...Legislate every local authority keep an online Municiple Database of residents, property owners & visitors' -- Stephen Dawson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The online Municipal database will afford access to the address of named...
'...control prices on the M6 Toll so the road will actually reduce the damaging congestion on the M6, not just line the pockets of the Australian owners.' -- Matthew Cross
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The M6 toll was supposed to benefit the local economy and the environment by...
'...Start to introduce joined-up policies by preventing the NHS Trusts from increasing car journeys' -- Stephanie Marriott
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Closing local NHS hospitals will mean an increase in car journeys as...
'...Ask for additional motorcycle parking in central london' -- luke atkinson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since the introduction of the congestion charge there is simply not enough...
'...ensure that the proposals, suggested by Ruth Kelly, to endow local councillors with 'small budgets they can draw on' ( up to £10,000) to deal with local problems, are abandoned.' -- David Conway
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposal by Ruth Kelly (in a Guardian interview of 9th February)...
'...Stop the VAT on Fuel Tax' -- David Evershed
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
VAT is currently charged on fuel tax. This is a tax on a tax and should be...
'...Actually listen to the people! To make a start, how about abolishing the 'election tax' AKA the deposit for election candidates. It serves to prevent choice, something which, in a democracy, we should be%
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently it costs £500 for general elections and £1000 for European. It...
'...Abolish Political Correctness and Give Back Freedom of Speech' -- Anon
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Abolish Political Correctness and Give Back Freedom of Speech' -- Anon
'...FREE UP THE MOTORWAYS BY ALLOWING VEHICLES TO OVERTAKE ON THE NEARSIDE.' -- Tony Lawson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Hogging the middle or fast lanes of motorways causes frustration and danger...
'...Legislate spectrum released by analogue TV closedown switched to HDTV Freeview' -- Andrew Dawson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Given people are replacing their old [CRT] televisions with HDTV it is...
'...Introduce a tax on Jet Fuel' -- Hugh Broadbent
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the easiest ways to reduce our impact on the environment would be to...
'...ensure that since the Olympics were famously won for London they will be paid for only by London.' -- Sue Doughty
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
They bid for the Olympics for London, said they won it for London, and...
'...reintroduce borstal and weekend punishment for persistant young offenders' -- carl briggs
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
during my younger years, persistant young offenders were punished for their...
'...replace all the existing Discrimination legislation (Sex Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Age Discrimination, Religious Discrimination &c &c) with a single law to cover ALL UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION regard%
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Often it is not possible to prove why someone has been discriminated against...
'...Scrap the dishonest terminology relating to sentences given by the courts.' -- PAUL BIDDLE
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The courts should adopt an honest way in giving sentance. For example the...
'...revert back to efta and try and set up a trading union with the commonwealth' -- Duane Jones
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...revert back to efta and try and set up a trading union with the commonwealth' -- Duane Jones
'...Award the workers of th UK the same percentage payrise that MP's award themselves.' -- graham stuart bibby
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Award the workers of th UK the same percentage payrise that MP's award themselves.' -- graham stuart bibby
'...Force tobacco companies to list every chemical added to tobacco products' -- Natali Hurley
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Tobacco companies should not be exempt from the law to list every single...
'...review the penalty points system and replace it with a fine only levy' -- johnny anderson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In order to bring us inline with our european counterparts, Scrap the...
'...look at interest charged on legal aid fees' -- doreenwalters
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
needed legal aid to get divorce, i was the innocent party but am left with...
'...make provisions for a free society.' -- Sam Kiss
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Prime Minister must acknowledge complete secularism, and the tenets...
'...begin regular testing for prostate cancer in men between the ages of 40 and 70' -- James Nicolson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prostate cancer is the largest cause of male deaths. A blood test, known as...
'...Run an advertisment campaign to make people more aware of there rights at work' -- Mr John Timothy Graham
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
E.G. hours worked for lawful breaks, plus introduce more severe punishments...
'...Abolish Borough Councils where there is already a County Council in place to reduce our Council Tax' -- Karen Foster
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why are we paying for Borough Councils when most of the time they are...
'...save Earl Grey tea from the heathen philistines of the EU.' -- rj mansfield
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...save Earl Grey tea from the heathen philistines of the EU.' -- rj mansfield
'...force buisnesses to employ 75% of each shift to british citizens and open up jobs for our 16-17 year olds' -- michael wright
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
each shift at work should should have 75% of their workers be british, also...
'...Force NTL:Telewest/Virgin Media to stop ignoring Milton Keynes and upgrade its infrastructure there!' -- Vincent Willcox
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Milton Keynes was the first town in England to get cable tv. Yet now we are...
'...ban future music that glorifyies crime and violence' -- frank smithy
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
young kids listen to this music and are inspired by lyricks of this nature....
'...Ensure that all registered care homes are created by Full Planning Permission considered by elected councillors at Planning Application Sub Committee level' -- Geoffrey Wearmouth
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently care homes to be registered with the Commission for Social Care...
'...Introduce "On The Spot Fines" For Any Cyclist Caught Using I-Pod/Mp3 Player' -- Geffrey G. Carson
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This practice of using an I-Pod/MP3 Player, is an extremely dangerous thing...
'...Do more for our elderly population' -- Sally Bellwood
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Instead of 'Children in Need' - please use the money from 'Red Nose Day' to...
'...to make it law not to sack or get rid of staff to employ cheap labour from eastern european countries.' -- david parish
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we the british public are being put out of work and people are losing their...
'...Authorise the award of a "Cold War Service Medal". This recognition is deserved and long overdue. The "Cold War" was not just an ideological struggle, it was a large-scale military campaign to prevent %
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To consider authorising the design and award of a Cold War Service Medal....
'...urge the Northamptonshire Primary Care Trust to preserve respite care services for chronic disabled people at their Favell House care facility.' -- stephen cutting
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Northamptonshire Care Trust is undertaking a 'service review' where they...
'...make horse owners take a compulsory test on horse care and management' -- DEBORAH HILL
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it is surprising how many 'ignorant' horse owners there are in this country...
'...Reinstate the right of the individual who has developed pleural plaques to seek damages from employers who exposed their employees to the dangers of asbestos.' -- Lawrence Taylor
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Court of Appeal reversed a precedent of compensation for pleural plaques...
'...Change The statute limitations act now and allow victims & survivors the right to take civil action against thier abusers' -- Teresa Cooper
seen at 18:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please sign the petition calling for a much needed change in the statute...
Kyoto anniversary: miliband welcomes globe agreement
seen at 17:19, 16 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
David Miliband has today, on the second anniversary of the coming into force of the Kyoto Protocol, welcomed the agreement reached by global legislators at a key climate change conference in Washington.
Hard to reach - ISR report
seen at 17:09, 16 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
12 February - Hard to reach - ISR report
Department for Transport annual report - Select Committee report
seen at 17:09, 16 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
15 February - Department for Transport annual report - Select Committee report
Policy for middle childhood - CPRN presentation
seen at 17:09, 16 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
15 February - Policy for middle childhood - CPRN presentation
Electoral participation of South Asian communities
seen at 17:09, 16 February in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
- JRF report 15 February - Electoral participation of South Asian communities
'...Consider the rights of UK residents above that of immigrant's' -- Mervyn Hallam
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We hear more and more of situations where uk born residents are...
'...Allow parishoners the opportunity to opt out of their parish' -- D.Smith
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Parishes and their councils are an anachronism.They subject parishoners to...
'...Stop all road traffic from operating between the hours of 2100 and 0600hrs' -- Jim Tighe
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To save the Planet something serious has to be done and a starter for 10 has...
'...abolish the visa regime for Republic of Macedonia' -- Igor Iovchevski
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Republic of Macedonia has virtually zero illegal migrants coming to UK, and...
'...allow HGV's/LGV's to travel at 50mph on A roads rather than at 40mph as it is now' -- JOHN WERRELL
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...allow HGV's/LGV's to travel at 50mph on A roads rather than at 40mph as it is now' -- JOHN WERRELL
'...Ensure that any new road pricing schemes make it easy to separate Business and Personal use.' -- Martin Brown
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The idea of tracking every vehicle at all times is going to create an...
'...improve private sector worker rights on enforced contracted working hour changes.' -- Matthew Bailey
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As it currently stands an employer only has to give you one month's notice...
'...Allow Bus Lanes to be used by other traffic in rush hour times.' -- L CLOSE
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Allow Bus Lanes to be used by other traffic in rush hour times between the...
'...Make all Saint's days National Public Holidays' -- Jemma Cooper-North
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make St George's day, St Patrick's Day, St Andrew's Day and St David's Day...
'...ensure that the Congestion Charge Discount for Residents within the zone, is a real 95% discount as promised and not the 50% bulk discount that has actually been given.' -- Nicholas Rogoff
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whether you are a supporter or not of the congestion zone, that fact is,...
'...High Frequency Sound devices should be classed as an Offensive Weapon' -- Stephanie Clifton
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
High Pitched sound devices should be classed as an offensive weapon and...
'...Introduce a fairer tax system on employers using migrant labour' -- Phil Harris
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whilst many migrant workers bring benefits to the UK economy, many are...
'...fund research into the anti-cancer properties of DCA (Dichloroacetate)' -- Kevin Fox
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The reseach of Evangelos Mickelakis of the University of Alberta (expanding...
'...Stop China Selling goods if machinery is stolen or not paid for' -- P Butts
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To stop China or any other country selling goods in europe that are made...
'...Stop cutting resources within Ayrshire' -- Dawn Campbell
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the past few years, services and resources within Ayrshire have been cut...
'...Use all petrol taxes, car tax licence fees, and fixed motoring penalties to fund road improvements and parking facilities.' -- Michael Gosling
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At the moment (Feb 2007) most of the tax raised from motorists is spent on...
'...Remove second home allowances for MP's' -- Phil Harris
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Members of Parliament receive good salaries and allowances. Those who have...
'...Repeal Anti-Discrimination Laws' -- Liam Kelly
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People, gay or not, black or white, Muslim or Christian, do not have an...
'...Introduce better pensions for the armed forces that mirror the pension arrangements for MP's' -- Phil Harris
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As those in the UK's armed forces who have served thier country are as...
'...Stop police officers using There radios when drive' -- Graeme McNab
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I see this alot, and if you cant use ur mobile when driving, why should the...
'...Bring Call Centres Back to the UK' -- Angela
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is all very well these companies are trying to 'save money' my concern is...
'...scrap french lessons in secondary schools' -- Tom Reeks
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
because they are learning english in france and it is too difficile.
'...pay more attention to Romanian street children living in poverty and as EU members HELP them!' -- Victoria Baron
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Help Romanian orphans and street children. Stop them from living in the...
'...restrict the powers of local authorities to close schools because of bad weather' -- Jonathan Kimberley
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Whenever there is snow most workers make every effort to get to work but...
'...make smoking and drug abuse while pregnant a criminal offence and for more help to give up smoking while pregnant.' -- Sarah Barnes
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Once a baby is 4 weeks in the womb it is already developing fast, smoking...
'...introduce a one house, one parking space policy on residential streets.' -- Justin Ferrell
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as in many streets accross britain it is impossible to park outside or even...
'...Grant 100% council tax relief to all pensioners over 80 years of age and to grant 50% council tax relief to all those aged 75 to 79 years of age.' -- Phil Harris
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Retired members of the public generally have fixed incomes and have made...
'...Increase the statutory minimum rest break to one hour per eight hour working day' -- Beverley Steiner
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are still workers in this country who get only 20-30 mins break per 8-...
'...stop VAT on spectacles' -- Leslie and Beverley Underwood
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We feel that it is unfair for the government to charge VAT on prescription...
'...STOP THE STATE PENSION AGE FROM BEING INCREASED BEYOND 65' -- Pamela McLean
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...STOP THE STATE PENSION AGE FROM BEING INCREASED BEYOND 65' -- Pamela McLean
'...cut back on exclusions in schools' -- DARCY
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
it is rediculus the amount of exclusions there is for minor incidents
'...create a Chief Engineering Adviser, to empower the UK Government to take a long-term, co-ordinated and sustainable approach to infrastructure.' -- Robin Campbell
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Engineering is a body currently consulted by Government. Engineers have a...
'...require pubs and restaurants to display nutritional information on all food served' -- Michael Mussard
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With trying to be more healthy people are finding it difficult to know what...
'...START using the un-natural phenomenon of extra climate change, not as an excuse to raise taxes, as there is scientific proof that it is man's actions that are causing it, but to invest in technology to ad%
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Start using the un-natural phenomenon of extra climate change, not as an...
'...Respect and Identify the English as English' -- Lee Jones
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is a violation of human rights to strip someone of their heritage and...
'...Give Parents with Troublesome, Unruly, Dirty Children Un- optional Parenting Lessons' -- K harper
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Some parents think its ok to just drag there kids up, some are just...
'...take measures and lobby other national leaders to curb global warming to a greater degree than you are presently doing' -- Michael McClory
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The IPCC has now said that mankind is the most likely cause of global...
'...Reinstate the death penalty in the uk for all child murders.' -- Richard Paige
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As so many innocent children have been murdered by adults and bearing in...
'...Give all British service personnel the freedom to fire when they feel nessecary whilst in a war zone and provide them with whatever equipment they require, whatever the cost may be to eneble them to do the%
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British service men and women are being hauled before courts to face charges...
'...Make a deal with our European neighbours to allow European television channels to be broadcast on Freeview.' -- Duncan Cookson
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We are utterly isolated in terms of information from television which is...
'...Create a Great Britain Day or similar national holiday to celebrate Britishness' -- Dave Prinsep
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many countries have a national holiday to celebrate their nation and...
'...scrap free travel for under 18`s' -- Paul Allen
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
scrap free travel for under 18`s or make everyone under 18 use a pass no if`...
'...Create safe and secure parking for HGV's going about their lawful business.' -- John Urquhart
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
HGV Drivers can spend long periods of time away from home. We need proper...
'...Use "Bad Lads Army" tactics on persistant offenders' -- Dave Hopkinson
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned request the prime minister to stop the expansion of...
'...Hold a Public Enquiry into Nottinghamshire Police Poor Performance' -- Dave Hopkinson
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite our council tax been increased to fund extra Police in...
'...Install a system of variable speed limits measured against vehicle traffic.' -- John Dickson
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Modern technology can easily be used to measure the amount of traffic on any...
'...restore, with immediate effect, the link between state benefits / pansions and wages. and also to backdate this link to the date that the link was initially broken' -- John Bradbury
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
25 years ago the Government, under Margaret Thatcher, broke the existing...
'...End the criminalization and the demonization of the long term unemployed' -- gary shaw
seen at 16:44, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For far to long now the media and politicians have criminalized and...
Pace of change "like science fiction" - PM
seen at 15:24, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Dealing with the "sheer scale and pace of change" in global affairs is the one of the most difficult challenges he faces as Prime Minister, Tony Blair has said.
PM reflects on "shocking and horrific" shootings
seen at 15:24, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The gun-related deaths of three teenagers in south London are "not a metaphor for the state of British society or the state of British youth today", Tony Blair has insisted.
Adjudicator publishes decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of st edmund's & st thomas school, liverpool
seen at 15:08, 16 February in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request by the Governing Body of St Edmund's and St Thomas School to vary their admission arrangements. The School would like to increase their...
'...employ 'jobseekers' to care for all of our communities.' -- Jason Lewis
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Most 'jobseekers' are unemployed by choice; there is no such thing as...
'...Make pavements safe by actively stopping them being used as cycle paths' -- Kevin Scott
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Police to actively stop/fine pedal cyclists from cycling on pavements at all...
'...Re-introduce capital punishment for convicted murders and child sex offenders' -- Paul Maddison
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
re-introduce capital punishment for convicted murders and child sex...
'...give the Olympics to the French to save us embarassing failure of costs and build completion.' -- B P Butler
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...give the Olympics to the French to save us embarassing failure of costs and build completion.' -- B P Butler
'...Remove the First Great Western franchise' -- Dr R Charles
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
First Great Western operate the worst service on the UK rail network. Their...
'...Prevent Sky putting pay TV channels on the Freeview TV platform' -- Paul Diaper
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
BSkyB is seeking to replace Sky Three, Sky News and Sky Sports News on the...
'...increase the number of female members in parliment' -- V V Nicholson
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
By giving each voter a vote for a male candidate and a vote for a woman...
'...Realise there is not a true seperation of the powers within UK Government' -- burton
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the UK there is not a true seperation of the powers. Our constitution...
'...undertake to secure permanent derogation from those aspects of European Union directive 80/181which will, at the end of 2009, make the use of imperial units of measure illegal.' -- Norman Barber
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Since 1995 we have been compelled to measure and price merchandise in metric...
'...save Russell T Davies, the Executive Producer of Doctor Who, from the sack.' -- Richard Flair
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please ensure that the BBC do not cave into pressure and sack Russell T...
'...re-introduce the presence of psychiatrists in magistrates courts to assess whether or not a defendant is suffering from mental health issues to prevent further overcrowding in prisons' -- L. Morrison
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In the past psychiatric assessments were carried out by psychiatrists in...
'...Raise the limit on max earnings for the 40% tax bracket.' -- Philip Linstead
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This tax bracket should be for the real high earners and should be set at a...
'...exchange all expensed vehicles to hybrid/electric vehicles' -- chris doll
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to demonstrate the governments obvious commitment to the reduction of global...
'...Extend the provision of Goverment Grants to ALL motorists wishing to convert their vehicles from conventional fuels to less poluting LPG.' -- Derek Cherrett
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present there is a very small list of vehicles that qualify for the...
'...Reduce income tax for those in £30-£40k bracket' -- Malcolm Gleed
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I feel that those who have a salary of £30-40k are earning too much to get...
'...provide compulsory standardised ICT training for all trainee and qualified teachers immediately' -- Benjamin Lloyd
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
With the rapid explosion in computing technology and myriad initiatives...
'...ban greenhouse-emitting private commuter transport from city centres' -- Leo Pitt
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Despite the cost of private transport in terms of time lost to jams and...
'...Make recycling rubbish a part of the penal system' -- Michael Wallace
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
People that commit crimes should be forced to recycle Britains rubbish....
'...Give residents more power to protect their homes/property from burglary' -- Antony Pearce
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I find it incredible that a person who breaks into YOUR property to steal...
'...reduce the price of petrol to a level that is within the range of other European Countries' -- stuart cunningham
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Presently there are prices ranging from 1 Euro to 1 Euro 25 within most...
'...Review Speeding fines in line with the risk of real injury to pedestrians' -- Trevor Lloyd
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Introduce a fine only non penalty point speeding system for any...
'...recommend Shane Warne for a knighthood in the next honours list' -- Daniel Yates
seen at 14:46, 16 February in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the greatest bowler of his (or possibly any) generation, Shane Warne is...
Knighthoods conferred upon William Stephens and James Treacy
seen at 12:31, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon William Benjamin Synge Stephens Esq, QC and James Mary Treacy Esq, QC on their appointment as Justices of the High Court.
Question the head of ID card scheme
seen at 12:31, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
James Hall, chief of the Identity and Passport Service, will be online on 5 March in our latest webchat.
Avian influenza reports published
seen at 12:29, 16 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
In response to the outbreak of avian influenza in Suffolk two reports have been published today:
Update on avian influenza outbreak in suffolk
seen at 12:29, 16 February in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Changes to Defra's disease control measures were announced today, in light of the interim epidemiological report published as part of the on-going investigation into the outbreak of avian influenza in Suffolk.
Watching scotland play italy? don't bank on extra time - check your passport now
seen at 12:26, 16 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
With Scotland playing Italy on 28 March, football fans intending to travel to the game are being warned by the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) to apply for or renew their passports in plenty of time, or risk...
Don't get caught on a sticky wicket - check your passport now
seen at 12:26, 16 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
With the World Cup coming up, cricket fans intending to travel to the West Indies are being warned by the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) to apply for or renew their passports in plenty of time, or risk being...
Watching the home nations playing abroad? don't bank on extra time - check your passport now
seen at 12:26, 16 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
With England, Scotland and Northern Ireland playing abroad at the end of March, football fans intending to travel to either game are being warned by the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) to apply for or renew ...
Bill Woodrow re-appointed to the Imperial War Museum
seen at 11:30, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Bill Woodrow to the Board of the Imperial War Museum for a period of 4 years from 31 January 2007.
Knighthood conferred upon Timothy King
seen at 11:30, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Timothy Roger Alan King, QC on his appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
Knighthoods conferred upon William Stephens and James Treacy
seen at 11:30, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon William Benjamin Synge Stephens Esq, QC and James Mary Treacy Esq, QC on their appointment as Justices of the High Court in Northern...
Privy Council Appointment of Sir Roger Toulson
seen at 11:30, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Roger Grenfell Toulson be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council on his appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
Privy Council Appointment of Lord Wheatley
seen at 11:30, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has been pleased to approve that the Honourable Lord Wheatley, a Scottish judge of the Inner House of the Court of Session be sworn of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Humphrey Southern approved as Suffragan See of Repton
seen at 11:30, 16 February in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Humphrey Ivo John Southern MA, to the Suffragan See of Repton, in the Diocese of Derby, in succession to the Right Reverend David Christopher Hawtin MA...
Home secretary announces plans for new prisons
seen at 11:25, 16 February in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Home Secretary John Reid today announced that he has commissioned another two new prisons to manage the growing prison population and protect the public from dangerous and persistent offenders.
Statistical press notice: accident and emergency statistics - december 2006
seen at 10:20, 16 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
Scan and save - nhs to save £millions and improve patient safety with bar codes
seen at 03:24, 16 February in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The NHS, patients and industry will benefit from bar coding technology, which will increase patient safety, improve efficiency and save the NHS £millions in extra bed days, announced Lord Hunt today.
Circuit bench appointments - graham brian newton white
seen at 03:16, 16 February in Department for Constitutional Affairs - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Graham Brian Newton White to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned him to the Western...
SOYLU v. TURKEY - 43854/98 [2007] ECHR 143 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SOYLU v. TURKEY - 43854/98 [2007] ECHR 143 (15 February 2007)
PONOMARENKO v. RUSSIA - 14656/03 [2007] ECHR 156 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
PONOMARENKO v. RUSSIA - 14656/03 [2007] ECHR 156 (15 February 2007)
GAVRILENKO v. RUSSIA - 30674/03 [2007] ECHR 159 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GAVRILENKO v. RUSSIA - 30674/03 [2007] ECHR 159 (15 February 2007)
GREBENCHENKO v. RUSSIA - 30777/03 [2007] ECHR 136 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GREBENCHENKO v. RUSSIA - 30777/03 [2007] ECHR 136 (15 February 2007)
BORIS VASILYEV v. RUSSIA - 30671/03 [2007] ECHR 160 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:49, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
BORIS VASILYEV v. RUSSIA - 30671/03 [2007] ECHR 160 (15 February 2007)
KARATAY AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 11468/02 [2007] ECHR 141 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KARATAY AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 11468/02 [2007] ECHR 141 (15 February 2007)
KNYAZHICHENKO v. RUSSIA - 30685/03 [2007] ECHR 140 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KNYAZHICHENKO v. RUSSIA - 30685/03 [2007] ECHR 140 (15 February 2007)
GORBACHEV v. RUSSIA - 3354/02 [2007] ECHR 135 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GORBACHEV v. RUSSIA - 3354/02 [2007] ECHR 135 (15 February 2007)
CHEKUSHKIN v. RUSSIA - 30714/03 [2007] ECHR 138 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
CHEKUSHKIN v. RUSSIA - 30714/03 [2007] ECHR 138 (15 February 2007)
AKINTI AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 59645/00 [2007] ECHR 147 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
AKINTI AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 59645/00 [2007] ECHR 147 (15 February 2007)
EVRENOS ONEN v. TURKEY - 29782/02 [2007] ECHR 152 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
EVRENOS ONEN v. TURKEY - 29782/02 [2007] ECHR 152 (15 February 2007)
YUKSEL ERDOCAN AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 57049/00 [2007] ECHR 148 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
YUKSEL ERDOCAN AND OTHERS v. TURKEY - 57049/00 [2007] ECHR 148 (15 February 2007)
KOZAROV v. THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA - 64229/01 [2007] ECHR 134 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KOZAROV v. THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA - 64229/01 [2007] ECHR 134 (15 February 2007)
SEPTA v. RUSSIA - 30731/03 [2007] ECHR 137 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
SEPTA v. RUSSIA - 30731/03 [2007] ECHR 137 (15 February 2007)
GORLOVA v. RUSSIA - 29898/03 [2007] ECHR 158 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GORLOVA v. RUSSIA - 29898/03 [2007] ECHR 158 (15 February 2007)
TANER v. TURKEY - 38414/02 [2007] ECHR 153 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
TANER v. TURKEY - 38414/02 [2007] ECHR 153 (15 February 2007)
ANGEL ANGELOV v. BULGARIA - 51343/99 [2007] ECHR 144 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ANGEL ANGELOV v. BULGARIA - 51343/99 [2007] ECHR 144 (15 February 2007)
REZOV v. BULGARIA - 56337/00 [2007] ECHR 146 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
REZOV v. BULGARIA - 56337/00 [2007] ECHR 146 (15 February 2007)
RAYLYAN v. RUSSIA - 22000/03 [2007] ECHR 157 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
RAYLYAN v. RUSSIA - 22000/03 [2007] ECHR 157 (15 February 2007)
KIRSTEN v. GERMANY - 19124/02 [2007] ECHR 150 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:48, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KIRSTEN v. GERMANY - 19124/02 [2007] ECHR 150 (15 February 2007)
Van Wees v Karkour & Anor [2007] EWHC 165 (QB) (14 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This claim raises unusual difficulties.
Sharp v Ministry of Defence [2007] EWHC 224 (QB) (14 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 17 September 2002 a convoy of military vehicles was being driven along the Al 1 autobahn in Germany. One of the vehicles was being driven by the claimant, Sapper Samuel Sharp. It collided with the load protruding...
Film Finance Inc v The Royal Bank of Scotland [2007] EWHC 195 (Comm) (14 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimants, to whom I shall refer as FFI, and who are represented by Raymond Cox QC, seek a determination under section 32 of the Arbitration Act 1996 that a dispute between them and the Defendants, to whom I...
Donegal International Ltd v Zambia & Anor [2007] EWHC 197 (Comm ) (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:46, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In these proceedings the claimants, Donegal International Limited ("Donegal"), are claiming from the first defendant, the Republic of Zambia ("Zambia"), a debt of US$42,305,026.50 together with interest. The total...
Das v Das & Anor [2007] EWHC 187 (Ch) (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
There is before me an appeal by Mrs Dipa Das ("Dipa") against a decision ("the Decision") in favour of Mrs Mira Das ("Mira") of an adjudicator ("the Adjudicator") appointed by the Chief Land Registrar. It was not...
Parrott v Parkin [2007] EWHC 210 (Admlty) (08 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this action the claimant, Linda Marie Parrott, claims a declaration that the defendant, Mark Trevor Parkin, holds the motor yacht "UP YAWS" on trust for the claimant absolutely. The Claim Form also asks for an...
Bapio Action Ltd. & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2007] EWHC 199 (Admin) (09 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 7 March 2006, Lord Warner, the Health Minister, announced changes to the Immigration Rules applying to foreign (by which I mean, in the present context, non UK or other EEA) postgraduate doctors and dentists. ...
Kurtaj, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 221 (Admin) (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The claimant in these judicial review proceedings is a 35 year old Albanian man who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. After the unsuccessful conclusion of the proceedings in which he sought asylum/leave to remain...
Connolly v Director of Public Prosecutions [2007] EWHC 237 (Admin) (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by way of case stated from a decision of His Honour Judge Cole sitting with magistrates at Coventry Crown Court on appeal from a decision of the justices for the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull...
Attorney General's References No 125 and 126 of 2006 [2007] EWCA Crim 174 (18 January 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LORD JUSTICE GAGE: There is before the court a reference by the Attorney-General of two sentences which he regards as unduly lenient. We give leave in each case.
M & Ors, R. v [2007] EWCA Crim 218 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal with the leave of the Recorder of London from a ruling made by him during a preliminary hearing. We heard the submissions yesterday and give our reasons today, given that the trial is due to ...
Ravennavi SPA v New Century Shipbuilding Company Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 58 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order of Gloster J. made on the hearing of the defendant's application to set aside an order for service of the claim form out of the jurisdiction.
Research In Motion UK Ltd v Inpro Licensing SARL & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 51 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On February 2nd 2006, on RIM's application for its revocation, Pumfrey J held that Inpro's patent No EP (UK) 0 892 947 was invalid for obviousness, [2006] EWHC 70 (Pat). He also held that an application...
Kyle Bay Ltd (t/a Astons Nightclub) v Underwriters Subscribing Under Policy No. 019057/08/01 [2007] EWCA Civ 57 (07 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a decision of Mr Jonathan Hirst QC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge in the Commercial Court, who in a reserved judgment given on 29 March 2006 ([2006] EWHC Comm 607), dismissed...
Palfrey v Wilson & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 94 (15 February 2007)
seen at 02:45, 16 February in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a dispute between neighbours about the ownership of a wall standing between their houses in the small market town of Beverley in East Yorkshire. Resolution of this dispute is of no great practical value...