Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Review handling of legal proceedings involving victims of domestic abuse
Closed
84 signatures
What the petition asks
Too often victims of domestic abuse are not adequately supported or protected by the courts through divorce and related proceedings. This can mean that victims are unable to fully escape and gain independence from abusive ex partners. We want a review to ensure that the needs of victims are met.
Many victims of domestic violence abuse continue to be subjected to ongoing abuse/coercion/control throughout divorce proceedings. Courts are failing victims!
The Government should review handling of legal proceedings involving victims of domestic abuse, and implement changes to ensure that victims of domestic abuse are supported or protected through legal proceedings, and can escape and gain independence from abusive ex partners. This could include clear time limits on proceedings involving victims of domestic abuse, and creating a process for financial matters and child arrangements to be dealt with together.
The Government should review handling of legal proceedings involving victims of domestic abuse, and implement changes to ensure that victims of domestic abuse are supported or protected through legal proceedings, and can escape and gain independence from abusive ex partners. This could include clear time limits on proceedings involving victims of domestic abuse, and creating a process for financial matters and child arrangements to be dealt with together.
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
84
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
28 Mar 2023
Closed
28 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.