Petition · Home Office
Review protections for victims to keep custody of their children
Closed
110 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the UK Government and Parliament to investigate how to best protect parents who are victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse, or who are otherwise vulnerable, from losing custody of their children. We think there are systemic failures in the system.
We think the review should look at amending the Modern Slavery to mandate retraining for local authority staff on handling human trafficking victims with trauma.
Removing children from traumatized parents is unjust, exacerbates their suffering, and ignores the need for compassionate care. We request an urgent review to protect these families.
Removing children from traumatized parents is unjust, exacerbates their suffering, and ignores the need for compassionate care. We request an urgent review to protect these families.
Timeline
| 3 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
110
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
3 Apr 2025
Closed
3 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.