Petition · past parliament
Set automatic bail requirements for those charged with domestic violence offence
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to set automatic bail requirements for those on bail who have been charged with domestic violence related offences, including coercive control and stalking.
This should include electronic tagging, and surrendering of electronic devices that could be used to contact victims.
The most dangerous time for a victim can be when they leave/attempt to leave and there can be tragic results. Despite bail conditions & orders such as non-molestation orders being in place the police can find it difficult to charge people whilst on bail for further offences or enforce bail conditions such as where they’re ordered to reside as it can be difficult to prove. This can result in an increased risk for victims or for victims to drop charges or return to an abusive relationship.
The most dangerous time for a victim can be when they leave/attempt to leave and there can be tragic results. Despite bail conditions & orders such as non-molestation orders being in place the police can find it difficult to charge people whilst on bail for further offences or enforce bail conditions such as where they’re ordered to reside as it can be difficult to prove. This can result in an increased risk for victims or for victims to drop charges or return to an abusive relationship.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Set automatic bail requirements for those charged with domestic violence offence: Set automatic bail requirements for those charged with domestic violence offence
Timeline
| 12 Apr 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Apr 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.