Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Make adultery and infidelity domestic abuse offences
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to make adultery and infidelity criminal offences, in line with other forms of abusive behaviour set out in the Domestic Violence Act.
I would like unfaithful partners to be made more accountable for their actions. Having been a victim of infidelity, nothing can describe the thoughts and feelings that follow, other than emotional abuse.
Victims of adultery and infidelity can suffer physically, such as weight loss and even Sexually Transmitted Infections. Financial abuse can also be a concern if the unfaithful partner is visiting sex workers or spending money on other partners.
Victims of adultery and infidelity can suffer physically, such as weight loss and even Sexually Transmitted Infections. Financial abuse can also be a concern if the unfaithful partner is visiting sex workers or spending money on other partners.
Timeline
| 22 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
22 Aug 2022
Closed
8 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.