Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Extend statutory bereavement awards to stillborn babies
Closed
995 signatures
What the petition asks
Amend the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 to specifically include stillborn babies born after 24 weeks, where this has resulted from negligence, under provisions for the statutory bereavement award.
The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 provides for bereavement damages of £15,120 in respect of a wrongful act causing death, but the Act does not specifically provide for this award to be made in the case of stillborn babies resulting from negligence.
This fails to recognise that the devastating impact on the parents and the costs that are incurred as a result (i.e. funeral/time off work).
Allow the financial breathing space for all grieving parents. Stillborn but STILL BORN.
This fails to recognise that the devastating impact on the parents and the costs that are incurred as a result (i.e. funeral/time off work).
Allow the financial breathing space for all grieving parents. Stillborn but STILL BORN.
Timeline
| 12 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
995
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
12 Nov 2021
Closed
12 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.