UK Government to review and reform the way CMS is calculated and operates.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce a fixed contribution system based on the basic financial needs of a child, such as food, clothing, housing, and education. Introduce a fairer assessment that considers the full financial situation of both parents.
Prevent paying parents from manipulating their income to reduce payments.

There are growing concerns that the current system is failing many families due to unfair calculations, lack of enforcement, and admin issues.
We urge the Government to take immediate action on;
The current income-based assessment with a needs-based.
Ensure Transparency and Fairness in Calculations.
Strengthen Enforcement Against Non-Payers.
Improve CMS Efficiency and Accountability.
Introduce Regular Government Reviews of CMS Performance.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Timeline

9 Mar 2025	Petition opened for signatures
22 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Apr 2025

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