Petition
Grandparent alienation harms children:courts must protect these relationships.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I respectfully urge the court to recognise that the current framework fails to address the emotional and psychological harm children experience when close bonds with grandparents are abruptly severed, a situation compounded when children are misinformed about the cause.
Grandparent alienation inflicts lasting emotional harm on children, severing relationships vital for their well-being. It is crucial to formally consult children in court cases to ensure their voices are heard. Lengthy court delays worsen distress, especially when children lose all contact with grandparents. Swift resolution of disputes helps maintain these intergenerational bonds and minimises emotional disruption during family breakdowns. Grandparents are family to most children
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Introduce specific rights for contact with a child for grandparents" Introduce specific rights for contact with a child for grandparents
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.