Petition · Ministry of Justice

Fund the relocation of sexual/domestic abuse victims after a conviction

Closed 121 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government to fund local councils to enable the immediate relocation of victims of sexual or domestic abuse and violence from where the incident occurred or away from where their abuser resides, if wanted, once a court conviction is secured.
We want to stop leaving victims in social housing from staying in an unsafe or traumatic environment. Many convicted offenders of sexual or domestic abuse may not receive a custodial sentence or be found guilty in court. This means victims may have to reside in the same area as their convicted abusers. They may be left to survive in fear and avoid walking the streets. This includes child victims. We believe victims are being failed. Help victims after abuse and help them move and heal.

Timeline

16 Sep 2025 Petition opened for signatures
16 Mar 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 121
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 16 Sep 2025
Closed 16 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.