Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Provide a minimum of 10 days statutory paid leave for victims of domestic abuse
Closed
1,412 signatures
What the petition asks
The statistics over the years show that domestic abuse is regrettably prevalent and on the increase in our society.
Offering paid statutory leave for victims of domestic abuse is a sign of a progressive British society.
Offering paid statutory leave for victims of domestic abuse is a sign of a progressive British society.
Australia and New Zealand already provide paid leave, and Northern Ireland / Ireland have passed legislation to provide for its introduction.
As a family lawyer I have seen first-hand the long-lasting traumatic emotional impact upon victims of domestic abuse. I have seen clients struggle to get time off work for important meetings such as applications for non-molestation orders or urgent Children Act applications. Victims should not be worried about finances at such a devastating point in their lives.
More needs to be done to offer victims assistance and support. Such a provision is a move in the right direction.
As a family lawyer I have seen first-hand the long-lasting traumatic emotional impact upon victims of domestic abuse. I have seen clients struggle to get time off work for important meetings such as applications for non-molestation orders or urgent Children Act applications. Victims should not be worried about finances at such a devastating point in their lives.
More needs to be done to offer victims assistance and support. Such a provision is a move in the right direction.
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,412
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
13 Sep 2023
Closed
13 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.