Petition · Ministry of Justice
Extend the Victims Right to Review Scheme for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Closed
45 signatures
What the petition asks
Formalise the VRR schemes in legislation and set out that victims of domestic abuse have a timeframe of 24 months to make an application.
We think this would provide survivors with a crucial legal safeguard, empowering them to seek a review of police and CPS decisions within 2 years, ensuring that cases are thoroughly examined before dismissed. Domestic abuse cases are often complex, involving coercive control and psychological harm that may not be fully understood. We think this could ensure victims would have a greater chance of achieving justice.
Timeline
| 9 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
45
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
9 Apr 2025
Closed
9 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.