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We demand the Government opens an enquiry into the Child Protection System.
Closed
1,710 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK Child Protection System, beginning with Local Authority Children's Services, involving, CAFCASS, and ending in Family Court is failing our families.
It's acting virtually unregulated and under a veil of secrecy.
It's acting virtually unregulated and under a veil of secrecy.
The issues we are concerned with include;
* The rise in the number of looked after children. At 31st May 2018 Govt Stats show 75,420 kids were looked after. 55,240 (73%) under a care order, up from 40,090 (58%) in 2014.
* The main reasons for care orders, including Emotional Harm or Future Risk to Significant harm, not only physical or sexual abuse.
* The UK's policy of FORCED ADOPTION.
* Whether it is appropriate that the balance of proof in the Family Court is based on upon ‘Probability’.
* The rise in the number of looked after children. At 31st May 2018 Govt Stats show 75,420 kids were looked after. 55,240 (73%) under a care order, up from 40,090 (58%) in 2014.
* The main reasons for care orders, including Emotional Harm or Future Risk to Significant harm, not only physical or sexual abuse.
* The UK's policy of FORCED ADOPTION.
* Whether it is appropriate that the balance of proof in the Family Court is based on upon ‘Probability’.
Timeline
| 25 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,710
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.