Petition Amend the law on statutory overcrowding and children sharing bedrooms

We want the Government to amend the statutory definition of overcrowding so that children aged 8 and over aren't expected to share a room. Currently this only applies to children aged 10 and over. We are particularly concerned about the impact this has in the social housing sector.

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We believe it is not appropriate for a female and male to be expected to share a room up till the age of 10.

Children as young as 8 can enter puberty. We believe the current definition of overcrowding and children sharing bedrooms is not suitable.

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23 signatures

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 30 May 2024
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