Submitted on Saturday 28th March 2026
Rejected on Friday 24th April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Introduce a Legal Presumption of Shared Parenting in the UK
n the UK, under the Children Act 1989, there is no presumption of shared parenting. Too many children lose meaningful time with a loving parent after separation. Evidence shows children thrive with both parents, yet the system delivers inconsistent outcomes.
We call for a legal presumption of shared parenting, where safe. Children deserve both parents, not reduced to visitors in their lives. Courts should begin with equal involvement, limiting contact only where proven risk exists—bringing fairness, stability, and accountability.
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Introduce a Presumption of Equal Parenting Time in Family Law
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/745208
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