Rejected petition Introduce Molly’s Law: Shared Parenting by Default After Separation

We ask the Government to introduce Molly’s Law — a legal presumption of shared parenting following separation, unless there is clear evidence that such an arrangement would put a child at risk.

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Molly’s Law would amend the Children Act 1989 to give children a legal right to a meaningful relationship with both parents post-separation.

Other countries (such as Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia) already use shared parenting as the legal starting point — and see reduced conflict, better child outcomes, and less pressure on family courts.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/704218

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Date submitted 26 June 2025
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