Petition · Ministry of Justice
Notify new parents of partner's criminal record when registering birth
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to notify individuals of their partner's criminal record so that when a new birth is registered, parents are automatically but discreetly notified if the other parent has a criminal history of domestic abuse or child-related offences.
We think this could help safeguard children and parents from potential harm by ensuring that caregivers have further access to crucial information. Information can currently be requested through existing disclosure schemes, but we feel parents may be unaware of this or hesitant to initiate the process.
We think the benefits could be:
Improved child protection
Greater transparency where one parent may pose a risk
Reduces barriers to accessing information.
We think the benefits could be:
Improved child protection
Greater transparency where one parent may pose a risk
Reduces barriers to accessing information.
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
7 Apr 2025
Closed
7 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 24 Aug 2026.