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.