Amend The Children's Act 1989 to include relationships with grandparents

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

in 2018 Justice Minister publicly said she consider if the need for a change in the law in relation to grandparents, stating the need for reforms clear that the system could work better. Nothing has progressed, help children maintain their right too safe, loving relationships with grandparents.

Estimated 2 million grandchildren denied their chance to safe/loving relationships with grandparents, as those with parental responsibility are simply removing them from this valuable relationship. Children are impacted negatively being denied safe established contact and the law needs to be their voice. The impact of loss is not considered in family policy including amongst the judiciary which needs to be trained.1.4 million grandparents are affected & many have horrifying judicial experiences.

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 that you want changes to be made to Children Act 1989 in relation to grandparents, but we're not sure what provisions you want to be included in this Act about relationships with grandparents.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

We have published the following related petition, which you might like to sign:

Give grandparents the legal right to see their Grandchildren: Give grandparents the legal right to see their Grandchildren

Timeline

6 Jan 2022	Petition opened for signatures
10 Jan 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Jan 2022

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