Petition · past parliament
Establish a dedicated unit to investigate ‘historic’ domestic abuse
Closed
480 signatures
What the petition asks
The offence of ‘Controlling or Coercive behaviour’ came into force 29/12/2015, however, abuse received before that date may go unpunished, even when Police are given evidence such as personal diaries, photos of injuries and hospital reports that suggest criminal behaviour.
Victims feel robbed of justice and their dignity, whilst themselves (and their children) suffer lifelong physical, economic and emotional damage, including PTSD. Victims now wish to be able to report this abuse to Police, to be believed and to be taken seriously. Where possible, prosecution should take place.
Let us allow victims a voice, give justice a chance by investigating historic domestic abuse, preventing abusers from reoffending therefore saving innocent victims from future abuse.
Let us allow victims a voice, give justice a chance by investigating historic domestic abuse, preventing abusers from reoffending therefore saving innocent victims from future abuse.
Timeline
| 11 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Aug 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
480
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Feb 2019
Closed
11 Aug 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.