Petition · Cabinet Office
Protect single/lone parents under the Equality Act
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
I think that single/lone parents should be protected under the Equality Act. Single parenthood is not included. They're not legally protected from discrimination based on this.
I think that single/lone parents should be protected from discrimination under the Act. This may help schools implement more lenient policies for single parents, understanding that parenthood can be more difficult for them as they are on their own. I also think this protection would help with flexible working policies for single parents.
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
28 Jan 2025
Closed
28 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.