Review how family court considers children's voices and feelings
- 282 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 773 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
We need a review to examine how family courts hear from children about their feelings. We believe children are suffering and are concerned about long term effects if child arrangements orders are placed with no review or even children being properly heard in courts. This needs changing.
Impose 30 Year Minimum Sentence Without Parole for Child Murderers
- 463 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 771 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We advocate for the rigorous application of life sentences for child murder convictions, mandating a minimum of 30 years or a whole life order without the option for early parole.
Recruit more probation officers, increase funding and review working conditions
- 726 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 732 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government must recruit more probation officers, increase funding for probation services and conduct an urgent review into working conditions for staff. We believe the Probation Service is critically past its maximum capacity to manage dangerous offenders and staff are burned out.
Make parental alienation a criminal offence
- 413 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 577 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to make parental alienation a criminal offence, because this can have a huge impact, particular on affected children and their future.
Review Ofsted's report on CAFCASS
- 185 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 550 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
In February 2024, Ofsted carried out an inspection of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS). The report graded CAFCASS as outstanding in all areas. We do not feel this glowing report reflects CAFCASS practice, and want a Government review.
Create right of appeal against jury verdict if trial uses only certain evidence
- 109 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 521 - 13 added in the past 24hrs)
Evidence used in a trial can include non-corroborated evidence, hearsay evidence and bad character evidence. Using such evidence may be of benefit, however we believe it may also mean that innocent people are convicted of crimes.
Introduce a Duty to Rescue Law in England and Wales
- 485 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 507 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
There is currently no statutory duty to rescue someone in need. Someone could openly watch an individual drown or be in serious peril, such as suffering an overdose or heart attack, and do nothing.
Review the use of force & segregation on prisoners with mental health conditions
- 450 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 489 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe prison staff resort too quickly to disciplinary action when dealing with prisoners who suffer from mental health conditions.
Review Cafcass approach to "parental alienation"
- 229 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 464 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like a review to establish whether there is systematic bias at CAFCASS in relation to its approach to "parental alienation".
Restrict legal aid to UK citizens
- 303 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 374 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Some people who are not UK citizens can access legal aid. We believe this should stop, irrespective of whether someone has entered and is living in the UK legally or illegally.