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We went for a consultation and they told us it was all free/paid for by the government for only straight people. \r\nFor us as a straight couple it would cost thousands, which in jersey not everyone is sitting on thousands. It makes us sad that we have to think the possibility we may never be able to have a family because we are gay.","state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-07-13T08:11:47.298Z","updated_at":"2021-07-30T11:19:36.891Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-30T11:19:36.893Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-13T08:26:52.424Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"No definitive instructions received following queries raised."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200707,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200707.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Close all schools next A week early.","background":"With the increase in numbers and amount of children sent home because for being sat within 2 meters of another child for longer than 15 mins will prevent spread of Covid","additional_details":"Schools are being negligent not adhering to guidance and putting vulnerable children at risk","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-07-02T07:16:55.617Z","updated_at":"2021-07-16T07:26:02.913Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-16T07:26:02.914Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-09T19:37:43.571Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200706,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200706.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the 5 year residency required for qualified Vet Nurses from abroad!","background":"Please repeal the requirement for 5 years residency for qualified Vet Nurses from abroad to work in local practices, or allow more licenses to employ Vet Nurses from outside Jersey. Vet Practices on Island have a major shortage of staff at the moment!","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-07-01T13:31:24.684Z","updated_at":"2021-07-05T11:19:54.765Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-05T11:19:54.766Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-02T09:30:47.191Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You have submitted a similar, more detailed petition on this subject, which we will shortly moderate for approval. 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Please sign this petition if you agree, to potentially save many redundant staff and their well-being.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-06-30T16:48:19.365Z","updated_at":"2021-07-30T11:18:44.350Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-30T11:18:44.351Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-06-30T17:05:02.640Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"No definitive instructions received following queries raised."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200703,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200703.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Review the use of electric vehicles on the road and public land","background":"Support the use of electric vehicles on public land, eco friendly, take cars off the road and do easy to get around and park.","additional_details":"Let Jersey be like the holiday destination Spain, who use electric scooters to get around their islands, a fun and eco friendly way to travel, let’s review the law on this matter.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2021-06-23T17:12:54.138Z","updated_at":"2021-07-30T11:16:49.261Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-30T11:16:49.263Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-06-23T17:34:39.422Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"No definitive instructions received following queries raised."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200702,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200702.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Legalise the use of electric scooters","background":"Please help the environment by allowing electric scooters to be used on cycle paths and the road, they are eco friendly and only go 21mph tops what better option then a car!!! Yes","additional_details":"Slower then an electric bike\r\nEco friendly\r\nOnly go 21mph tops\r\nStops traffic on roads \r\nA great way to get into the 21sy century to get around","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-06-22T21:51:59.899Z","updated_at":"2021-06-23T08:39:20.492Z","rejected_at":"2021-06-23T08:39:20.494Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-06-23T05:52:45.276Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200685,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200685.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Look into increasing the use of renewable energy sources.","background":"Looking into ways of increasing renewable energy is essential for the future of Jersey, to reduce Jersey’s dependence on fossil fuels, using other countries electricity supply and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable energy such as wind, solar, biomass, wave, energy-to-waste projects.","additional_details":"It is important that decisive action is taken to look into increasing renewable energy. Being dependent on imports and France for our electricity supply could lead to higher price volatility.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-05-08T06:04:26.668Z","updated_at":"2021-05-12T08:57:01.724Z","rejected_at":"2021-05-12T08:57:01.726Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-11T20:07:33.622Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200683,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200683.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove mask usage for Children and Teachers in Jersey schools","background":"With no community based cases of Covid-19 since 29th March, risk to both staff and students is not high enough to justify the continued presence of masks on children throughout day.","additional_details":"Minutes of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC) from 17/12/2020 state “Whilst some students might have tested positive for COVID-19, there was scant evidence of transmission within the school setting.” All schools have risk assessments and safety plans which are site specific and these are updated regularly to ensure the continued minimisation of any virus transmission risk. In addition a voluntary PCR screening programme for all Government and private nursery, school and college staff and students in Years 11, 12 and 13 is in place. Mask usage in addition to this is therefore unnecessary.","state":"rejected","signature_count":145,"created_at":"2021-05-05T13:34:44.703Z","updated_at":"2021-05-12T06:56:29.500Z","rejected_at":"2021-05-12T06:56:29.502Z","opened_at":"2021-05-07T13:10:57.893Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-05-05T15:36:50.158Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200675,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200675.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Issue the vaccine passport asap so people can travel without isolation","background":"request vaccination certificates to offset the negative petition","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-04-16T09:42:04.309Z","updated_at":"2021-04-20T08:22:57.992Z","rejected_at":"2021-04-20T08:22:57.994Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-16T15:54:04.445Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Please see the following web page to view the petition covering the same issue: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200677"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200674,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200674.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Roll out Covid-19 vaccine passports in Jersey","background":"We want the Government to commit to rolling out a vaccination passport scheme. Refusing to roll out a vaccine / immunity passport could be used to restrict the rights of people who have agreed to have a Covid-19 vaccine which would be unacceptable.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-04-16T09:39:11.518Z","updated_at":"2021-04-20T08:21:58.318Z","rejected_at":"2021-04-20T08:21:58.320Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-16T12:29:57.283Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Please see the following page to see the petition covering the same issue: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200677"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200673,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200673.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop anti-vaxxers being able to teach children","background":"Stop anti-vaxxers from being able to teach our children","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2021-04-15T20:10:34.532Z","updated_at":"2021-05-10T09:14:50.273Z","rejected_at":"2021-05-10T09:14:50.274Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-04-15T20:48:13.902Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200654,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200654.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make all unloading bays 24/7 to help delivery drivers in St. Helier","background":"Help local Takeaways and make unloading bays available for delivery drivers to use 24/7.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-02-23T15:52:40.838Z","updated_at":"2021-03-16T11:06:42.411Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-16T11:01:17.762Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-24T08:23:25.931Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Following previous e-mail correspondence, we are rejecting your petition because there isn't enough detail to approve it.  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In November of the same year, numbers had halved to 8,959 and by July 1944 only 817 remained\" Article  - Jersey in WW2 - Organisation Todt","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-02-09T16:16:42.620Z","updated_at":"2021-02-10T12:11:29.210Z","rejected_at":"2021-02-10T12:10:40.905Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-09T20:45:26.719Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Further information is included in a separate e-mail advising how to make comments on a pending planning application."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200646,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200646.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Let fathers attend maternity appointments e.g ultrasounds and anti-natal clinics","background":"Attending ultrasounds and anti-natal appointments is an important part of parenthood for both mothers and fathers.\r\n\r\nDepriving fathers of this important part of parenthood can cause fathers to feel that they are not as equally involved in the child's life as the mother.","additional_details":"As at 6/2/21, there were 64 active cases of COVID in Jersey.This is a decrease in the number of positive cases at the time the government restricted fathers from attending appointments.\r\n\r\nAs at 3/2/21 all non-essential shops on the island opened. Therefore, the risk of catching COVID is low.\r\n\r\nWe urge the government to review the above evidence amongst other available evidence, and conclude whether this restriction should still be in place, even if fathers are 2 metres apart and wearing face masks","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-02-06T19:38:22.829Z","updated_at":"2021-02-08T11:30:30.568Z","rejected_at":"2021-02-08T11:30:30.570Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-06T21:39:56.668Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Please see the petition already live titled: \"Allow companions to Ante-natal Scans.\""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200638,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200638.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change rules to allow safe visiting to care/residential homes immediately","background":"Visits to care homes were suspended on 8 December, with one exception made for Christmas. Some Islanders have not seen their relatives for months due to isolation rules and the number of nominated visitors that have been allowed to visit before this time.","additional_details":"These restrictions were no doubt well meaning, but they are not  proportionate. \r\n\r\nWe believe they have had a profoundly negative effect on many residents and loved ones. In many cases this isolation has affected their mental, emotional, and physical health.\r\n\r\nMost of these residents are elderly; every day they have is precious; their remaining time on this planet is being stolen from them due to these harsh regulations. \r\n\r\nWe ask Ministers to take urgent action to reintroduce safe visiting.","state":"rejected","signature_count":55,"created_at":"2021-01-24T19:11:29.238Z","updated_at":"2021-01-29T07:46:39.457Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-29T07:46:39.459Z","opened_at":"2021-01-26T10:32:00.427Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-24T21:39:28.496Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200632,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200632.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Medical Care for free \r\nIslanders paid social contributions and tax high enough","background":"Islanders pay social contributions and tax high enough to have medical cate for free.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-01-18T11:24:42.762Z","updated_at":"2021-02-08T11:28:41.435Z","rejected_at":"2021-02-08T11:28:41.438Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-18T17:28:07.957Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200628,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200628.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Put law in place to stop hit and run. Especially when there is a child involved","background":"Given the recent accident putting a child in hospital and how dangerous drivers cannot be punished. Make it a criminal offence to leave the scene of an accident I.e hit and run. You are given a driving license for a reason and you need to take responsibility for your actions.","additional_details":"There was a petition recently that requested the same treatment for cats, but how can a person knock a child off his bike and not assume any responsibility?","state":"rejected","signature_count":2,"created_at":"2021-01-14T14:54:32.987Z","updated_at":"2021-01-14T16:21:27.809Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-14T16:21:27.811Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200621,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200621.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Close schools and protect students and staff","background":"Education staff are being unnecessarily put at risk","additional_details":"Marina Mauger Union Head lecturer","state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2021-01-10T20:44:53.760Z","updated_at":"2021-01-11T08:19:23.419Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-11T08:19:23.421Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-10T21:13:56.601Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the existing e-petition on this subject here: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200614"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200617,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200617.json"},"attributes":{"action":"keep schools shut until cases lower","background":"when the summer holiday finished and pupils started going back to school cases went up drastically this will happen again because you gather over more than 30 pupils in a calls room.","additional_details":"pupils can not physical social distance,teenagers and children are gonna live their youth and they aren’t  gonna do that by staying away from each other.this will mean a rise in cases.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2021-01-06T19:03:55.921Z","updated_at":"2021-01-08T10:22:59.589Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-08T10:22:59.591Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-06T19:41:14.642Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200611,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200611.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop nursing registration fee","background":"Nurses have to pay a registration fee of £120 every year to nurse. This has shocked me.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2021-01-03T13:10:36.384Z","updated_at":"2021-01-05T09:57:08.600Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-05T09:57:08.602Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-03T22:34:56.683Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Email dated 05.01.21 sent to Petitioner"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200609,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200609.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Doctors to start prescribing Ivermectin, Zinc and Doxycycline for Covid-19","background":"The Ivermectin triple therapy seems to be the cheapest, safest, and rapidly-curing treatment for Australians. Professor Borody says his research has led him to a triple therapy of Ivermectin, zinc and an antibiotic – which are all TGA and FDA approved.","additional_details":"“No trial has shown Ivermectin-based therapy to be ineffective. In-fact, international trials report almost 100% cure rate with symptom improvement within 4-6 days.\"\r\nProfessor Borody is involved in a Phase 2 study in the US to potentially develop the triple therapy as a single “blister pack” compliance product and is awaiting FDA approval. \r\n\r\nClinical trial: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04482686?term=Ivermectin+borody\u0026draw=2\u0026rank=1","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-24T11:23:04.063Z","updated_at":"2021-01-12T10:55:42.967Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-12T10:51:24.491Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-11T18:38:19.643Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Ministers decide which drugs may be prescribed in Jersey, but they do not decide on which treatments are used for specific conditions. How Covid-19 is treated is a clinical matter for the medical profession, not something for the States to debate and decide."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200603,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200603.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove John le fondre as chief minister due to incompetence","background":"His handling of the covid crisis is inexcusable, does not listen to the people of jersey, we've been calling for the borders to be shut, eliminate covid 19 from the island and all carry on as normal until it is safe to open up again after a vaccine has been rolled out 'island wide'.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-12-19T21:19:59.490Z","updated_at":"2020-12-21T10:05:16.481Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-21T10:05:16.483Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-19T21:41:10.269Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"honours","details":"Dear Daniel\r\n\r\nAs your petition currently stands, it cannot be approved.  The Petitions Standards - https://petitions.gov.je/help - do not permit petitions that call for someone to lose their job.\r\n\r\nYou could, however, proceed with a petition on the basis of calling for borders to be shut until a Covid vaccine has been administered on an Island-wide basis.  \r\n\r\nThank you."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200593,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200593.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make polyamorous civil marriage legal for same sex or a mix of up to 7 people","background":"With increasing diversity it's time we thought about marriage law again. There are polyamorous relationships containing 3 or more partners who love each other and share sex together. We need a change in law to allow people to have polyamorous civil marriages.","additional_details":"There needs to be a flexible approach to asset security with a formality drawn up before marriage of how everything split up if the marriage was to breakdown. Also some detail in the marriage if the married persons were allowed to have sex outside the marriage. This needs clearing up and should be asked when people enter into a marriage and be part of the register on all marriages because there are a lot of open partners relationships which could end up in being allowed to divorce.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-13T08:46:48.259Z","updated_at":"2021-01-12T12:06:44.464Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-12T12:06:44.465Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-13T19:50:21.285Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We emailed you regarding removing the references to religious marriages in December 2020 and received no response. As a result this petition has expired. You are welcome to re-submit this again for approval should you wish. "},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200588,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200588.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove under 55 age limit on obtaining social housing","background":"With the current Covid pandemic people are at risk of losing employment as there are job losses and less employers are willing to employ. If two separated parents shared custody of a child, under current rules help will on be given to one parent. If you are 55 with no child, lose job, still no help","additional_details":"Rents increasing \r\nJob losses\r\nHousing crisis in the private sector","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-12-09T17:56:26.134Z","updated_at":"2021-01-12T10:53:26.870Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-12T10:53:26.872Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-09T20:51:35.185Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We are not clear what the petition is asking for as we do not believe that there is an age limit on obtaining social housing"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200587,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200587.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Cafés \u0026 Restaurants trade at lunch time without offering alcohol","background":"Allowing customers to spend short periods in cafés, at lunchtime, around 9am - 4pm as long as they adhered to public health guidance, some Cafés closing because the Licensing Law, sees as the unfairness in the way that licensed and unlicensed cafés are treated.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-12-09T16:26:47.654Z","updated_at":"2020-12-10T14:24:46.026Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-10T14:24:46.027Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-09T16:39:37.529Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200583,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200583.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove Chief Minister John Le Fondre from power","background":"The Chief Minister's handling of the COVID 19 pandemic has been terrible and not enough is being done to protect the islanders . A new leader should be put in his place immediately","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-12-07T15:05:31.463Z","updated_at":"2020-12-09T15:09:46.314Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-09T15:09:46.316Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-07T15:54:18.891Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"honours","details":"We reject any petitions which are calling for somebody to lose their job which,in essence, is what this petiton is seeking."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200582,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200582.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Get the states to sponsor Dean Latimers Fortnite carer","background":"My freind Dean is a ambitious Fortnite streamer be he lacks with paying for his setup and v-bucks, honestly he is the kindest, most caring streamer i know pls anyone out there pls help. As his best friend i know this would mean the world to him.\r\nKIND REGARD, ERYK SWIECH","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-12-07T14:19:04.798Z","updated_at":"2020-12-11T09:52:15.671Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-11T09:52:15.673Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-07T14:30:44.744Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200569,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200569.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Do not change the Jersey electoral system without a referendum.","background":"We should not let the States Assembly change the value and effect of our votes without our consent.","additional_details":"The States of Jersey Assembly is trying to change the electoral system in an extremely fundamental way. \r\n\r\nThere is no doubt that the system can be improved, but such large changes like constituency boundaries, type of States members, and number of members should not happen without consultation and certainly without confirmation that electors agree with the changes.\r\n\r\nThis petition does not support one system over another, it is just about asking us, the public, what we think when changes are made that affect the way we can vote or who we can vote for. \r\n\r\nThe question is extremely straightforward: can we accept to have the value and purpose of our votes changed without our consent? If not, please signal it by signing this petition.","state":"rejected","signature_count":12,"created_at":"2020-12-04T14:34:26.002Z","updated_at":"2023-01-04T08:49:27.276Z","rejected_at":"2023-01-04T08:49:27.278Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-04T19:28:45.283Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Duplicate petition submitted and signed."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200566,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200566.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reopen gyms with our previous level 3/4 guidelines, including 2 meter distancing","background":"There is a huge demand for gyms to be open for physical and mental health. Covid is known to kill people with chronic diseases. Exercise can reduce the risks of chronic diseases.","additional_details":"Our previous guidelines were proven to work very well.\r\n\r\nThe Office for National Statistics has gyms as one of the lowest infection rates in all public sectors.","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-12-03T18:47:16.338Z","updated_at":"2020-12-04T14:12:18.477Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-04T14:12:18.479Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-03T19:02:08.845Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200564,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200564.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Overturn the decision to closing gyms and indoor fitness centres","background":"We've had ZERO transmissions in our gym since we reopened. And we've spent tens of thousands on equipment, cleaning and have developed a whole new layout for optimum safety since reopening to align with the forever changing guidelines. \r\n\r\nBut on the 4th of December we will be forced to close again.","additional_details":"I would completely understand your decision if there was some valid data to back it up, like you have for the transmission rate through hospitality venues...\r\n\r\nBut there's not. \r\n\r\nNo valid data whatsoever. \r\n\r\nThere's less chance of catching Covid in our gym than there would be in your local supermarket. \r\n\r\nOur industry actually supports our local health care as we keep people mentally and physically, fit and healthy. \r\n\r\nA gym isn't just a place someone goes to exercise. It's usually their safe place.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-12-02T21:26:20.569Z","updated_at":"2020-12-03T16:13:36.826Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-03T16:13:36.828Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-02T21:32:01.925Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There is already a petition on this subject here: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200562"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200563,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200563.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Keep the gyms open with 2m distance","background":"Gyms should be considered as important as shops in order to protect the island’s health. They are a much less risk to Covid transmission than restaurants and pubs.","additional_details":"Gyms and leisure centres must be classed as \"essential services\" to stop them being repeatedly closed during pandemics. We are urging all gym members to get to support their sport centre by signing the petition to encourage the Government to keep gyms open.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-12-02T21:12:31.879Z","updated_at":"2020-12-03T16:13:59.237Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-03T16:13:59.239Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-02T21:22:37.043Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There is already a petition on this subject here: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200562"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200559,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200559.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Urge the Portuguese Consulate to renew expired passports for Jersey residents","background":"The Portuguese Consulate in Jersey is refusing\r\nto process passport and ID card renewals for Portuguese citizens living in Jersey, leaving some without documents for 12 months. The Government of Jersey needs to step in to ask the Consulate to uphold its international obligations for Jersey residents","additional_details":"Portuguese nationals are effectively trapped on\r\nthe Island if their existing documents have\r\nexpired. This is a failing by the\r\nConsulate, as representatives of the\r\nPortuguese government, to meet their\r\nobligations under Article 2:2 of Protocol 4 of\r\nthe European Convention on Human Rights,\r\nwhich states \"everyone shall be free to leave any\r\ncountry..\"\r\nRenewals have not been processed since February and renewal applications are being refused indefinitely, trapping applicants in Jersey for over a year","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-12-01T00:00:52.001Z","updated_at":"2021-01-11T09:49:17.573Z","rejected_at":"2021-01-11T09:49:17.575Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-03T15:46:31.240Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200556,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200556.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Sort out the tax office or  Re open it","background":"Received letter stating owed in excess of £ 2000 on PAYG 2018 bill , rate increased from 14 % to 21 % even though gone down to 1 income.\r\nTried on 3 occasions to phone , on the phone for 3 hours. No answer. No response to emails.","additional_details":"2 days ago I received a lengthy letter from Revenue Jersey the bottom line of which read \"...people who pay their tax in two payments on account.....do not need to pay the balance of their 2019 bill in November....\"\r\n\r\nToday I received another lengthy letter from Revenue Jersey which states \"if your tax is not paid in full by the 30/11/2020 then you may be charged a 10% surcharge for late payment\"\r\n\r\nI wish I knew whatis going on and what I am supposed to do.\r\nCopied from FB","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-26T13:58:57.890Z","updated_at":"2020-12-01T09:07:30.364Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-01T09:07:30.366Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-26T14:08:05.944Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"You may wish to lodge a formal complaint via the gov.je website - more details can be found here: \r\n\r\nhttps://www.gov.je/Government/Comments/Pages/index.aspx"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200555,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200555.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Follow Scotland and make all period products available for free","background":"Jersey needs to follow Scotland and make period products free for all. Making them accessible for everyone who needs them. \r\n\r\nNow more then ever women are experiencing poverty due to the coronavirus pandemic but they’re still having to pay for products, this has crippled many families financially.","additional_details":"As part of my project for me Queens Guide award I have been researching period poverty and it shocked me how many women and girls need period products but can’t afford them. I’m campaigning to make a real difference in people’s lives and standing up for those who don’t have the power or strength to fight for a fundamental human female monthly necessity.","state":"rejected","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2020-11-25T21:54:13.113Z","updated_at":"2020-11-26T14:15:23.672Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-26T14:15:23.674Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-25T22:00:41.026Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Hello - this version of the petition is rejected, purely because it appears that you inadvertently created a duplicate copy.  (You may have already seen an email that has approved the other version - people can now sign that one.)"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200544,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200544.json"},"attributes":{"action":"States of Jersey to immediately disclose Charlie Parker's contractual pay-out.","background":"Chief Minister Senator John Le Fondré confirmed 11/11/20 that Charlie Parker would not be receiving his residential qualifications, or any additional pay-out on top of his contracted rights after agreeing to resign.","additional_details":"We request that the States of Jersey reveal Charlie Parker's full contractual pay out, costs and any associated benefits he expects to receive upon stepping down.","state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2020-11-11T13:33:16.051Z","updated_at":"2020-11-12T12:28:57.154Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-12T12:28:57.156Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-11T14:17:41.926Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Thank you for your petition.\r\n\r\nAt present it is not within the States' power to request this information as it is an HR matter. However the Chief Minister has stated that this information will be made available once the Chief Executive Officer has left his position, and the exact figures involved will appear in next year's Annual Report and Accounts."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200542,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200542.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow only the sale and use of silent fireworks in the Island.","background":"There has been an increase in the use of fireworks that create extremely loud bangs and whistles. During the November period this is now happening on a daily basis, sometimes in the early hours of the morning. These fireworks create and great deal of distress and disturbance to wildlife and pets","additional_details":"The noise of some of these fireworks and the unsettling affect it has on animals can be felt for several miles. The distress and issues these fireworks cause on pets, livestock, and wildlife is totally unneccessary. We ask that legislation be created that bans the sale and use of fireworks that create noises. Recently noisy fireworks have been heard in the early hours of the morning causing disturbance to those trying to sleep and rest.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-09T20:35:50.751Z","updated_at":"2020-11-10T09:47:01.387Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-10T09:47:01.389Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-09T23:07:50.327Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There have been several petitions started on the same subject. In this case, we operate a 'first come first served' policy and have approved the following petition, which you may wish to add your signature to: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200539 "},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200541,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200541.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Control the sale and use of fireworks to public displays only or use silent ones","background":"Animals whether they’re companion animals farm animals or wildlife are the ones that suffer. It’s not only animals but people too veterans people with PTSD \u0026 sensory processing issues to name just a few the noise \u0026 unpredictability of fireworks induces a fight or flight response \u0026 injure themselves","additional_details":"Just this weekend the fireworks went on for over 3 days, many pets and wildlife animals were extremelly distressed by this. It is all over social media and something needs to be done for this animals and those who suffer when fireworks are being set off. Why not have fireworks with no sound or restrict to public display or band completely. And it is dangerous, bad for the enviroment, affects animals wellbeing and people","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-08T22:36:18.916Z","updated_at":"2020-11-10T09:47:17.563Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-10T09:47:17.565Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-08T22:55:28.614Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There have been several petitions started on the same subject. In this case, we operate a 'first come first served' policy and have approved the following, which you may wish to add your signature to: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200539 "},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200540,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200540.json"},"attributes":{"action":"To ban the sale of fireworks to the general public","background":"To allow only proffesional \u0026 registered firework display companies to use. \r\nThis will prevent unneccesary disturbance to animals \u0026 people for days on end, and limit the amount of waste plastic \u0026 cardboard material found in the environment after use.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-11-08T18:25:58.339Z","updated_at":"2020-11-10T09:47:29.428Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-10T09:47:29.430Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-08T20:25:15.671Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There have been several petitions started on the same subject. In this case, we operate a 'first come first served' policy and have approved the following, which you may wish to add your signature to: https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200539 "},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200537,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200537.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove Charlie Parker and John Le Fondre from governing Jersey!","background":"The people of Jersey are calling for the resignation or dismissal of the chief executive Charlie Parker along with the chief minister John Le Fondre. \r\n\r\nThe blatant continued corruption and disregard for islanders has now crossed a line.\r\n\r\nWe call no confidence in Jerseys leadership!\r\n\r\nOut now!","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-10-31T12:45:39.809Z","updated_at":"2020-11-03T10:46:00.700Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-03T10:46:00.702Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-01T05:08:13.692Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"honours","details":"Petitions that do not meet the standards are rejected.  The full list of standards for petitions is here: https://petitions.gov.je/help\r\n\r\nYour petition has been rejected because it breaks the following standard: \"It asks for someone to be given a job, or to lose their job. This includes petitions asking for a vote of no confidence in someone and petitions calling for someone to resign.\"\r\n"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200536,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200536.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove Charlie Parker from his office as CEO of the States of Jersey.","background":"Mr Parker is in serious breach of his contract and is therefore subject to dismissal with absolutely no financial recompense due to him. \r\n\r\nPlease allow him to go immediately rather than work his notice.\r\n\r\nAs he has breached his contract, he also forfeits all rights to residential qualifications.","additional_details":"We do not wish to hold Mr Parker up in his pursuit of other challenging roles so would seek to let him go with immediate effect.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-10-30T21:38:46.803Z","updated_at":"2020-11-03T10:45:23.386Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-03T10:45:23.388Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-01T10:54:08.031Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"honours","details":"Petitions that do not meet the standards are rejected.  The full list of standards for petitions is here: https://petitions.gov.je/help\r\n\r\nYour petition has been rejected because it breaks the following standard: \"It asks for someone to be given a job, or to lose their job. This includes petitions asking for a vote of no confidence in someone and petitions calling for someone to resign.\"\r\n"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200535,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200535.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove Charlie Parker from his position as CEO of The Government of Jersey","background":"Recent developments regarding our head of the civil service accepting a paid NED role should be classed as a conflict of interest.  He should resign from his role as CEO of the Government of Jersey.","additional_details":"How was this approved?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/jerseys-top-civil-servant-recruited-50k-ned-role/#.X5oS4CWnzYU","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-10-29T00:56:29.983Z","updated_at":"2020-11-03T10:46:27.620Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-03T10:46:27.622Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-10-29T17:10:42.118Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"honours","details":"Petitions that do not meet the standards are rejected.  The full list of standards for petitions is here: https://petitions.gov.je/help\r\n\r\nYour petition has been rejected because it breaks the following standard: \"It asks for someone to be given a job, or to lose their job. This includes petitions asking for a vote of no confidence in someone and petitions calling for someone to resign.\"\r\n"},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200515,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200515.json"},"attributes":{"action":"A review of the unduly lenient sentence given to James John Matthews","background":"On 18th September 2020, the former Deputy Head and Safe Guarding Officer of St John's Primary School received an unduly lienient sentence of just 2 years and 9 months, having pleaded guilty to making 33 indecent photographs of children and sending messages of an indecent nature.","additional_details":"In passing sentence the presiding judge, Deputy Bailiff Robert McRae QC said they had taken into account his genuine remorse, his profound sense of shame and determination to address your behaviour. They gave some but not a great deal of weight to his previous good character\". \r\n\r\nGood character! This man was in a POSITION OF TRUST, the TRUST OF OUR CHILDREN. He made indecent images and video in category A, the most serious category. A HIGHER SENTENCE MUST BE PASSED TO REFLECT THIS.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-09-19T12:46:08.447Z","updated_at":"2020-09-22T14:26:15.033Z","rejected_at":"2020-09-22T14:26:15.036Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-09-19T19:26:48.896Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"It's an important principle that the States Assembly, as the Island's legislature, does not interfere with the sentences passed by the court. There is a process whereby the Attorney General may refer an apparently lenient sentence to the Court of Appeal for consideration if he thinks that the Royal Court \"erred in law as to its powers of sentencing\" or \"failed to impose a sentence which it was required by law to impose\". However, it would not be appropriate for the States Assembly to instruct or request the Attorney General to do this. The Assembly is responsible for the overall framework of law in this area, including the range of sentences which may be imposed, but not the sentencing decisions taken in individual cases."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200489,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200489.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Stop seagulls from making unnecessary noise before 6.30 am","background":"We are fed up of being woken up to early , especially on a Sunday","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2020-08-01T17:11:50.478Z","updated_at":"2020-08-03T08:47:42.307Z","rejected_at":"2020-08-03T08:47:42.309Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-08-02T09:58:25.813Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Seagulls are a protected species in Jersey."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200482,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200482.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Demand Chris Taylor, not the public, be responsible for his own legal fees","background":"It has recently emerged that public funds amounting to £7,000 will be used to cover Chris Taylor’s legal fees in relation to a dangerous driving offense.\r\n\r\nThis is an unacceptable use of public money, especially in light of covid 19 and the economy.","additional_details":"The spending is justified due to Chris Taylor acting as Connestable at the time of the offense. However there is no reason for a Connestable to break the law or drive dangerously. It is unacceptable to set a precedent that States Members are above the law, whilst discussing harsher sentencing for other islanders when it comes to driving offenses.\r\n\r\nWe therefore demand that Chris Taylor be made to act in the responsible manner and fund his own legal fees for the crime he has been accused of.","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-07-23T07:17:18.975Z","updated_at":"2020-07-24T14:42:32.157Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-24T14:42:32.159Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-23T08:07:34.051Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200476,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200476.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Reinstate the mandatory self-isolation period for people coming into the island.","background":"The Government of Jersey has recently scrapped the mandatory self-isolation period for people coming to Jersey whilst they wait for their results back from the border testing programme. This move puts our community at risk and will inevitably lead to the virus spreading through our island again.","additional_details":"Jersey's Covid-19 cases have shot back up and there has been less than satisfactory action to prevent visitors carrying and spreading the virus in the island.\r\n\r\nBringing back the mandatory isolation period until visitors receive their results would prevent those with the virus spreading it unknowingly within our community.","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2020-07-09T09:46:25.537Z","updated_at":"2020-07-13T12:42:35.330Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-13T12:42:35.332Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-07-09T09:51:22.061Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"withdrawn","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200462,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200462.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change the name of Trenton Square to \r\nSquarey McSquareface","background":"Due to the ridiculous naming of the finance centre area being Trenton Square despite many objections at the time and giving the current climate it’s time for sensible change and by sensible I mean Squarey McSquareface \r\n\r\nThe public have spoken","additional_details":"Please sign and share \r\nI thank you","state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2020-06-16T17:15:31.541Z","updated_at":"2020-06-17T08:43:32.907Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-17T08:43:32.909Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-16T17:41:10.089Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200459,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200459.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Divert the allocated £200,000 for the Child Abuse Memorial to Durrell Zoo","background":"Times have changed with Covid-19, everyone has been hit hard, but our beloved Durrell Zoo is struggling to stay afloat with 80% loss of income, as a Abuse survivor I'm asking again for this Memorial to be scrapped and the £200,000 funds allocated to help Durrell Zoo survive Covid-19 issues.","additional_details":"Previous Petition of 2,600 that was ignored https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200298?fbclid=IwAR17kj_lR8vzsw21hjsp3kjwEJc-wEQRYY1TI1vEMg2jjBngMZvjPKaK3wE\r\n\r\nTaken from local News: Income at Jersey Zoo is down 80% because of the impact of coronavirus, and the conservation charity says it urgently needs help to be able to continue saving species from extinction.","state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-06-12T07:06:53.168Z","updated_at":"2020-06-30T15:00:15.652Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-30T15:00:15.654Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-12T07:25:44.418Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There is already an open e-petition calling for the proposed memorial not to be proceeded with and the money allocated to be spent on something else. There is also an open e-petition calling on the States to provide financial support to the zoo. This e-petition covers the same ground."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200452,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200452.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Replace the statue of Sir George Carteret with a statue of Norman le Brocq","background":"With the recent calls to remove the statue of Sir George Carteret due to his historical ties to slavery sparking division among islanders, a more constructive solution would be to replace it with a statue of Norman le Brocq who helped lead the resistance against the Nazi occupation.","additional_details":"To allow the statue to Sir George Carteret to remain standing is to ignore and to even glorify oppression and inequality. Norman le Brocq is an islander much more deserving of recognition for the part he played in the resistance against the Nazi occupation as well as the policies he fought for, many of which were adopted by the states. A statue of Norman le Brocq would serve as a symbol of the island's resilience, strength and unity, something which Jersey has been lacking in recent decades.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-06-10T00:11:02.836Z","updated_at":"2020-06-25T11:50:41.206Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-25T11:50:41.208Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-11T08:59:07.429Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":""},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200450,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200450.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove George De Carteret statue due to his strong links with the slave trade.","background":"We are requesting the removal of the George de Carteret statue in St Peter’s village following the brutal murder of George Floyd in America and the global Black Lives Matter movement.","additional_details":"De Carteret has been painted as a local hero, but the reality of his participation in the slave trade make him a far cry from this.\r\nCo-founder of the ‘Company of Royal Adventurers into Africa’ who traded ivory, gold and human slaves during the 1600s, he was undeniably involved in the exploitation and exportation of innocent human beings.\r\nThe idolisation of De Carteret is an insult to the efforts of the Black Lives Matter campaign, and does not represent Jersey’s community values.","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2020-06-08T19:00:35.671Z","updated_at":"2020-06-12T11:38:14.175Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-12T11:38:14.176Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-08T19:08:32.582Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"One of the issues we had with all of the versions submitted was that the statue is on private land and petitions have to seek action from the States about something: they could not make the owner take down the statue. What the Assembly can be asked to do is ensure all monuments in the public realm align with modern values and don't celebrate slave traders. We hope you will be able to support the petition which has now gone 'live'."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}},{"type":"petition","id":200449,"links":{"self":"https://petitions.gov.je/petitions/200449.json"},"attributes":{"action":"The statue of Sir George Carteret, located in St Peter should be taken down.","background":"In 2014 a statue of Carteret was unveiled in the centre of St Peter. Carteret has links with trading and shipping slaves. \r\n\r\nEvery statue \u0026 monument for anyone who ever owned Africans or fought to be able to own Africans should be taken down.","additional_details":"Sir George Carteret was one of the founders of the Company of Royal Adventurers into Africa whose business was trading and\r\nshipping slaves. Nobody who did this should be honoured. Keeping statues of people like Carteret erected is celebrating their ‘achievements and contributions’ whilst having a total disregard for the atrocities they were involved in. People in power should seek to remove these honours, which should never have been given in the first place.","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2020-06-08T17:01:27.749Z","updated_at":"2020-06-12T11:38:53.302Z","rejected_at":"2020-06-12T11:38:53.304Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-08T17:52:24.549Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"ministers_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"One of the issues we had with all of the versions submitted was that the statue is on private land and petitions have to seek action from the States about something: they could not make the owner take down the statue. What the Assembly can be asked to do is ensure all monuments in the public realm align with modern values and don't celebrate slave traders. We hope you will be able to support the petition which has now gone 'live'."},"ministers_reponse":null,"debate":null}}]}