Civic and Democratic Participation

To start a petition, go to https://petition.parliament.uk . If a petition reaches 10,000 signatures, the government will respond.

If there is an issue that matters to you, you can contact your local MP or local representative by writing a letter, sending an email, or attending a surgery (in person meeting). Find out more at https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ or www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Did you know you can volunteer as a magistrate? 

Find a cause that matters to you and volunteer your time to a local organization. Find out more at www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/volunteering 

 

The government can hold public consultations on a range of issues. They may come in the form of online surveys, focus groups, public meetings, and more. To see all current UK Government public consultations, check out https://www.gov.uk/search/policy-papers-and-consultations

London has its own online community that was set up in July 2012 so that City Hall could hear from Londoners about big issues that matter to them - Talk London.

The right to peaceful protest is a human right, but one that some people around the world are still fighting to have. 

You can get involved in community led action and local campaigns on issues that matter to you.