The Domestic Abuse (Family Right to Act) Bill.
Give immediate family members the legal right to report and press charges for domestic abuse on behalf of victims.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 12 DEC 2025Petition rejectedno-action
It is already possible for family members to report concerns of domestic violence to the police. Decisions about investigations and charging people with offences are for the police and CPS. We're therefore not sure exactly what change you'd like to see.
- 24 OCT 2025Petition created
Background
We call on the UK Government to allow immediate family members to report and, where evidence exists, press charges for domestic abuse. In the year ending March 2024 there were 360+ abuse-related deaths and 98 suicides. Victims often stay silent out of fear or coercion. This Bill would let families act early, prevent serious harm or death, and ensure police take proactive measures. If refused, we ask what steps will protect victims and save lives.