Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Extend equality and hate crime legislation to cover child in care/care leavers
Closed
145 signatures
What the petition asks
Under the Equality Act 2010, there are nine protected characteristics, however children in care and care leavers do not qualify as protected. Many Children in Care and Care Leavers face discrimination and abuse due to negative stereotypes within the community.
To make an amendment under the Equality Act 2010 which qualifies Children in Care and Care Leavers legal protection from discrimination as a Protected Characteristic. To also extend hate crime legislation to include crimes related to the status of being a child in care / Care Leaver, similar to that for race, religion and sexuality. By this. it sends a clear message that discrimination due to a lazy stereotype will not be accepted in modern day society.
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Feb 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
145
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
5 Aug 2021
Closed
5 Feb 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.