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Petition · past parliament

Set up Safe Havens, to combat babies being abandoned, often to die of exposure.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

On average 50 newborn babies are abandoned in the U.K. every year, many dying from exposure, one this week being found dead floating in a canal.
Safe Haven schemes/baby boxes allow babies to be surrendered safely.
We have a duty to these children, and to the women who have to live with the consequences of abandoning a newborn to the elements.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Introduce A “Safe-haven law” for unwanted babies under 3 weeks old

Timeline

9 May 2021 Petition opened for signatures
14 May 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 May 2021

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