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More help and Support for victims of domestic abuse

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To change the law for Victims of domestic abuse
Hundreds and thousands of domestic abuse victims need to be heard and supported

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand you want more support for victims of domestic abuse, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

11 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
18 Nov 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.