Review laws allowing perpetrators of domestic abuse legal access to children
- 140 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 244 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the government to conduct a comprehensive review of existing laws and amend them so as to close any loopholes that may allow perpetrators to manipulate legal systems and gain access to children and previous victims of domestic violence.
Fund stab vests as standard PPE for all prison officers
- 195 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 229 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to provide prison officers with stab vests as part of their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Review and reform Cafcass to address systemic failings and protect families
- 209 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 226 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We think Cafcass fails children and families, showing a lack of balance, ignoring evidence, and enabling abusers. Section 7 reports may be inaccurate, professional assessments dismissed, and complaints ignored. Victims may face retraumatisation, while staff may make harmful decisions.
Fund Child Contact Centre visits for parents
- 209 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 217 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Some individuals are ordered by the courts to attend a child contact centre for supervised or supported contact. We feel this should be funded by the Government.
Review how police deal with counter-allegations in domestic abuse cases
- 40 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 216 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Review how domestic abuse survivors are treated when there are retaliatory reports to the police. Ensure dual investigation of abuse and counter-claims, and consider making false reports used to silence or intimidate domestic abuse victims, a specific criminal offence.
Automatic Deputyship to parents once child with disabilities turns 18
- 177 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 205 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to automatically grant Deputyship to parents of children with disabilities once they reach adulthood. We think this change would eliminate complex legal processes, ensuring continued care, while reducing financial and emotional burdens on families.
Don't reduce the number of trials by jury
- 174 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 200 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
There have been reports that the Government may reduce the number of trials by jury. We believe we must retain the right to trial by jury to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Compulsory immediate prison sentences for people convicted of rape
- 187 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 193 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the government to stop suspended sentences and community service being given as punishment for rape. For victims, the effects of rape can be life long and can’t be erased.
Increase funding for mediation and arbitration in family courts
- 181 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 193 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to increase funding for non-adversarial solutions such as mediation and arbitration. We hope that this may result in more transparency, fair processes, and a shift towards shared parenting, ensuring children’s best interests are the primary focus.
Child against parent violence to be recognised as domestic abuse & more support
- 180 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 191 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Domestic Abuse Act to be amended to recognise that child against parent violence by under 16’s is still a form of domestic violence.