Petition · Ministry of Justice
Children of sex offenders/domestic abusers to change name w/out parental consent
Open for signatures
182 signatures
What the petition asks
I want children of sex offenders or domestic abusers to have the ability to change their name even if they are under 16. This is to prevent them from being identified as the child of a sex offender, as they may be viewed differently in social settings.
Children of sex offenders and/or domestic abusers may live in fear that someone may recognise their name. In some cases, there is concern that victims' family may be able to trace the family of the perpetrator. Being associated with a name can change how people view themselves.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
182
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
30 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.