Submitted on Monday 3rd November 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Grandparent alienation harms children:courts must protect these relationships.
I respectfully urge the court to recognise that the current framework fails to address the emotional and psychological harm children experience when close bonds with grandparents are abruptly severed, a situation compounded when children are misinformed about the cause.
Grandparent alienation inflicts lasting emotional harm on children, severing relationships vital for their well-being. It is crucial to formally consult children in court cases to ensure their voices are heard. Lengthy court delays worsen distress, especially when children lose all contact with grandparents. Swift resolution of disputes helps maintain these intergenerational bonds and minimises emotional disruption during family breakdowns. Grandparents are family to most children
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Introduce specific rights for contact with a child for grandparents" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747384
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