Petition · Home Office
More safeguarding for children with FASD & criminalise alcohol use in pregnancy
Closed
49 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to make it a criminal offence to drink alcohol during pregnancy because it can cause children to be born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s 100% preventable.
We also want the government to introduce more safeguarding for children with FASD. Children born with FASD often struggle with behaviour, learning, and daily life. This is about protecting unborn children from avoidable harm and holding those responsible accountable.
Timeline
| 23 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 Jun 2025
Closed
23 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.