Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Introduce a ‘safe haven’ law in the UK
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to introduce a safe haven law, where parents can leave unwanted babies with designated authorities, without fear of prosecution. This should help protect newborn babies from being abandoned in unsafe conditions, and provide a safe option for women in crisis.
Timeline
| 7 Jul 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jan 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
7 Jul 2023
Closed
7 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.