Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Update the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 so adult children can claim bereavement damages for their parent’s death. We feel this current law excludes many families, is outdated, and needs reform to reflect modern family relationships.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 59/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 59/100,000
- 15 JAN 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Nichole Orr-Williams
Background
Many families may have evidence that their parent’s death was a result of negligence but cannot pursue justice. This can affect countless families in the UK who may face the same unfair legal barrier during the worst moments of their lives. I believe this is an opportunity to modernise the law and ensure bereavement damages are applied in a way that is compassionate, fair, and reflective of real family relationships.