Some people seem to believe this isn't true, but further research dicovers an article in the Independent on 21st November, and the actual form on the Metropolitan Police site. I've tried to do links, but for some reason can't do so, so try doing what I did and google "form 696" (I didn't believe it at first either!)- you should find both.

Some people also say that the petitions do no good, as the option to sign them simply gives the government the excuse that they consult the people, so find any other way to harrass the government or Boris Johnson or your MP about it as well.

Incidentally, this isn't actually legislation as far as I can see - it's not in the Licencing Act - it looks far more as though it's the police taking the law into their own hands, which is really frightening considering what else has been happening recently!

Barbara