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Automatic review of parental responsibility for perpetrators of abuse
Change the law so domestic abusers and stalkers face tougher punishments, and any conviction of abuse - no matter how “minor” - triggers an automatic review to remove or restrict parental responsibility to protect children and victims.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
91
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 91/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 91/100,000
Background
Domestic abuse, stalking, and coercive control put victims and children at serious risk. Many perpetrators keep parental rights even after convictions, and there are hundreds of abuse related deaths each year in the UK. We feel tougher sentences and automatic review of parental responsibility, no matter the severity, would protect survivors, children, and prevent repeat abuse.