Petition · Ministry of Justice

Automatic review of parental responsibility for perpetrators of abuse

Open for signatures 105 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the law so domestic abusers and stalkers face tougher punishments, and any conviction of abuse - no matter how “minor” - triggers an automatic review to remove or restrict parental responsibility to protect children and victims.
Domestic abuse, stalking, and coercive control put victims and children at serious risk. Many perpetrators keep parental rights even after convictions, and there are hundreds of abuse related deaths each year in the UK. We feel tougher sentences and automatic review of parental responsibility, no matter the severity, would protect survivors, children, and prevent repeat abuse.

Timeline

12 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 105
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 12 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.