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.