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This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Petition Mothers who are domestic abuse victims should rightfully gain custody of child

Are you a mother trying to protect your child and yourself from domestic abuse? Please sign this petition.

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Mothers who have become a victim of domestic abuse should have full parental responsibility over their children. And fathers' rights to visitation should be on the mother's terms to safeguard both mother and child from the most common outbursts, physical and emotional abuse and controlling demands.

This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website

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