Petition · Ministry of Justice

Hold a review into the effects of parental alienation on families

Open for signatures 306 signatures

What the petition asks

We are calling on the UK Government to launch a review into parental alienation, examining its scale, how courts and services respond, and the impact on children. The review must deliver clear reforms to protect parent-child relationships and ensure fair, evidence-based decisions.
The Government currently refers to parental alienation as a “concept”, but for many families it is a reality with serious consequences. Across the UK, some parents are being cut off from their children without justification, leading to emotional distress. In some tragic cases, this has contributed to parents taking their own lives. This is why a review is needed, to examine the evidence, understand the scale of harm, and ensure the system responds with accountability and reform.

Timeline

26 May 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 306
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 26 May 2026

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