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More safeguarding for children with FASD & criminalise alcohol use in pregnancy

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Background

We want the government to make it a criminal offence to drink alcohol during pregnancy because it can cause children to be born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s 100% preventable.

Additional details

We also want the government to introduce more safeguarding for children with FASD. Children born with FASD often struggle with behaviour, learning, and daily life. This is about protecting unborn children from avoidable harm and holding those responsible accountable.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Maidstone and MallingHelen Grant
10
Holborn and St PancrasSir Keir Starmer
2
Tunbridge WellsMike Martin
2
Sittingbourne and SheppeyKevin McKenna
2
North DevonIan Roome
2
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
2
Weald of KentKatie Lam
2
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Eltham and ChislehurstClive Efford
1
Erith and ThamesmeadMs Abena Oppong-Asare
1
ExeterSteve Race
1
Faversham and Mid KentHelen Whately
1
Gillingham and RainhamNaushabah Khan
1
Hampstead and HighgateTulip Siddiq
1
Houghton and Sunderland SouthBridget Phillipson
1
Mid BuckinghamshireGreg Smith
1
PrestonSir Mark Hendrick
1
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
1
South CotswoldsDr Roz Savage
1
South West DevonRebecca Smith
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 728776.