Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Review removal of Roma, Romani and Traveller children from their communities

Closed 43 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to conduct a comprehensive review of the removal of children from Roma, Romani and Traveller children from their communities. I believe children are being stripped of their beliefs, identities and traditions they’re born into once they go into the care system.
We are demanding a review of the removal of Roma, Romani and Traveller children from their communities. We want this to look at:

How to ensure Roma, Romani and Traveller children who are taken into care are placed with suitable family members or friends closely connected to the family regardless if they live in Brick and Mortar or Caravans.

The understanding of social workers in England on Roma, Romani and Traveller, and training needs.

Support during legal proceedings for any families with low literacy, to ensure legal documents are understood.

Timeline

28 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 43
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 28 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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