Petition · past parliament
Support the right of children to have an ongoing relationship with grandparents
Closed
1,790 signatures
What the petition asks
More than a million children in the UK today do not have any contact with their grandparents as a result of death, divorce, adoption or foster care. Research shows that almost 50% of grandparents never see their grandchildren again after parental separation or a family dispute.
Studies show that association and contact between children and grandparents provides a special unconditional love and nurturing which is beneficial and healthy for those children. This attachment is strong and contributes to a child’s sense of self and can be a significantly important relationship in their life. There is also a “vital connection” between grandparents and grandchildren and grandparents provide an important influence on grandchildren’s’ lives.1
1. Kornhaber A, Woodward KL (1981).
1. Kornhaber A, Woodward KL (1981).
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,790
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.