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Review accountability for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child

2,585
signatures
closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 20 October 2025Closed 20 April 2026

Background

Review how officials, including judges, social workers, CAFCASS and police, can be held accountable for incorrect decisions regarding the removal of a child from a parent's care, including in cases where a parent's mental health is severely impacted.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Leeds EastRichard Burgon
18
HavantAlan Mak
17
LoughboroughDr Jeevun Sandher
16
Buckingham and BletchleyCallum Anderson
15
Sittingbourne and SheppeyKevin McKenna
15
St Neots and Mid CambridgeshireIan Sollom
14
FoyleColum Eastwood
14
Nottingham North and KimberleyAlex Norris
13
Bristol North EastDamien Egan
12
Dagenham and RainhamMargaret Mullane
12
Harrogate and KnaresboroughTom Gordon
12
HartlepoolMr Jonathan Brash
12
Sheffield Brightside and HillsboroughGill Furniss
12
Widnes and HalewoodDerek Twigg
12
Blyth and AshingtonIan Lavery
11
East HampshireDamian Hinds
11
Leeds SouthHilary Benn
11
YeovilAdam Dance
11
Blaydon and ConsettLiz Twist
10
Bristol SouthKarin Smyth
10

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 737148.