Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Keep electronic proceedings for non-molestation orders after Covid-19 pandemic
Closed
104 signatures
What the petition asks
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Family courts made the decision to start granting and serving Non-Molestation orders electronically. Prior to the pandemic victims had to apply in person, with 3 copies of the application form, 3 copies of their witness statement.
Victims need to write out 3 copies of the application form, 3 copies of witness statements, and attend the court so a judge can look over the paperwork and grant the order. During the pandemic this process has been moved online. Many who work in the Domestic abuse support services sector want this to continue after the epidemic is over, to help prevent re-traumatisation of victims.
Timeline
| 11 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
104
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
11 May 2020
Closed
11 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.