Petition Public inquiry into child deaths following family court cases

We think we need an inquiry into the deaths of children following family court cases.

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Women’s Aid have long had a campaign highlighting the cases of children who have died following abuse - most recently called “Nineteen More Child Homicides”. The NAO’s 2025 report discusses the ministerial-led Family Justice Board which “has not articulated a… vision for the future of family justice”.

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Created by Sarah Clare
Deadline 27 February 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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