PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make Post Separation abuse a specific offence
As survivors we call for mandatory post-separation abuse training across all statutory bodies; extension of Claire’s Law after separation; PSA as a stand-alone offence; automatic restraining orders; extended survivor protection; and PSA education in all prevention and perpetrator programmes.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
21
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
Post-separation abuse is one of the most overlooked forms of domestic abuse. For many survivors, leaving does not end the harm — it escalates. Perpetrators use child contact, the courts, finances and ongoing harassment to maintain control. Without recognition as a specific offence, this abuse is minimised and misunderstood. Naming post-separation abuse in law would validate survivors’ experiences, close dangerous gaps, and ensure accountability where it belongs.