Our Vision
A civic platform where everyday voices become public policy.
At Gov Petitions, we believe democracy works best when participation is simple, visible, and fair. We’re building a home for constructive campaigns—local to national—so real issues can travel from public concern to public action.
Why Petitions Matter
Petitions are a fast, inclusive way to:
- Put issues on the record.
- Demonstrate public support with transparent numbers.
- Open doors to conversations with councils, MPs, committees, and ministries.
What We Stand For
- Non-partisan by design: We’re a platform, not a party.
- Transparency: Clear counts, clear rules, clear outcomes.
- Privacy-first: Minimal data, protected responsibly.
- Accessibility: Mobile-friendly, plain language, inclusive by default.
- Integrity: One person = one verified signature; anti-spam and anti-bot checks.
How It Works
- Start a petition — define the change, who can act, and why it matters.
- Build support — share your page; we surface momentum fairly.
- Deliver & engage — connect campaigns to decision-makers (councils, MPs, departments).
- Track outcomes — updates, responses, and results are shown on the petition page.
Our Policy Principles
- Democracy & Accountability: Every signature is a signal; every campaign needs a clear target.
- Evidence & Clarity: Claims should be sourced; goals should be specific and achievable.
- Inclusion & Civility: Debate the idea, not the person.
- Sustainability: We archive, cite, and keep a public record of change.
Safeguards & Moderation
We allow strong views, not harm. We remove content that incites violence, hatred, or harassment, and we suspend manipulation (fake accounts, automated signatures). Appeals are available for moderation decisions.
Your Data, Your Choice
We store only what’s needed to verify and operate petitions. We never sell personal data. You can export or delete your profile data in line with our Privacy Policy.
Impact Pathway
Petition → Public Support → Representative Engagement → Decision/Response.
We facilitate delivery to relevant bodies, encourage official replies, and highlight progress and outcomes on each petition.
Our Pledge to Campaigners
- Clear guidance before you publish.
- Tools to share responsibly.
- Transparent metrics (views, signatures, location breakdowns where allowed).
- Realistic next steps after your petition gains traction.
What We Ask of Signers
- Verify your email.
- Sign once.
- Be respectful and informed.
Roadmap
- MP/Constituency look-up on petition pages.
- Official responses displayed and archived.
- Evidence attachments and reference links.
- Open data export for public interest researchers.
- API access for civic partners.
- Mobile app for organising on the go.
Note: Gov Petitions is an independent, non-government platform inspired by best practice from civic petition sites and UK parliamentary processes. We are not affiliated with the UK Government.