A petition to Tynwald Hill on the national day claims laws to protect young people risks 'sucking in many people to social care.'
It was handed over by Tristram Llewllyn Jones, a civil liberties campaigner.
He says the approach is not distinguishing carefully enough between those who need social care help and those who don't.
Historic buses to be celebrated today
It is to mark 50 years since bus nationalisation.
Solar array approved for NSC roof
1,200 panels can now be installed
Castletown Confetti Carnival celebrating its 70th year today
A firework display from Speakers Garden will mark the occasion
Douglas Council says Green Flag Status is 'something to be proud of'
Councillor Natalie Byron-Teare says it shows parks are 'way above standard'