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Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Stop courts being able to grant care orders based on risk of future suffering

Closed 2,034 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe current laws on removing children from parents are outdated and unjust. Currently a court can grant a care order removing children from their parents if they are 'likely to suffer harm'. This can mean children can be removed even if they have come to no harm. We believe this is wrong.
The laws need to be changed. The amount of children going into care has increased substantially in the last ten years. Some parents are going abroad to avoid the social services because they believe there is no alternative.

Timeline

4 Aug 2022 Petition opened for signatures
18 Feb 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,034
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 4 Aug 2022
Closed 18 Feb 2023

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