Petition · Ministry of Justice

Require family judges to complete LGBTQ+ family sensitivity training

Closed 382 signatures

What the petition asks

Make LGBTQ+ family sensitivity training compulsory for judges before sitting family cases, developed with LGBTQ+ family charities. We believe this could help to address any unconscious bias and protect the rights and welfare of children and parents.
Family judges make life-changing decisions for children and parents. We think that without specialist training, unconscious bias could unfairly affect LGBTQ+ families. We believe mandatory sensitivity training would give judges a better understanding of modern parenting, reduce prejudice, and help ensure decisions are based on children’s best interests. In our view, this could protect families and increase public trust in the family court system.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 382
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 8 Sep 2025
Closed 8 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.