Petition · past parliament
Protect victims of domestic violence who come from the European Union
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
To date, UK immigration legislation offers protection for victims of domestic violence who hold a non-European passport. There are no easements for victims who hold a European passport, if the perpetrator was British. I believe this is in breach of art 14 ECHR, freedom from discrimination.
Non-EEA citizens who are victims of domestic violence can apply for indefinite leave to remain by virtue of having been a victim of domestic violence, regardless of employment status in the UK.
These rights do not apply to EEA nationals. They can only qualify for settled status if they are workers, or family members of a foreign worker. This does not protect victims adequately, especially if they have been prevented from working due to coercive and controlling behaviour.
These rights do not apply to EEA nationals. They can only qualify for settled status if they are workers, or family members of a foreign worker. This does not protect victims adequately, especially if they have been prevented from working due to coercive and controlling behaviour.
Timeline
| 8 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Nov 2018
Closed
8 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.