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Legally prohibit retention clauses in construction contracts.

Submitted by Callum Smith on Monday 23rd February 2026

Published on Wednesday 15th April 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Thursday 15th October 2026

Current Signatures: 77
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Change ~ Companies ~ construction ~ Create ~ Ensure ~ Fairer ~ Industry ~ Legally ~ Payment ~ Pressure ~ Professional ~ Quality ~ uncertainty ~ Unlawful ~ work

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Legally prohibit retention clauses in construction contracts.

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