Petitions/To prohibit adults without a child from entering designated children's areas
StatusClosed
Opened1 Sept 2025
Closes1 Mar 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We propose that UK law prohibits adults from entering or interacting with children in designated children's areas, such as playgrounds, unless accompanying at least one child.

We know of numerous cases across the UK where children were approached by adults without parental consent. Children can be lured from designated play areas, away from their parents, by such individuals. While the motives are unclear, to ensure children's safety and prevent community unrest, we believe a law should clearly prohibit such behaviour.

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Michelle Scrogham
1Michelle Scrogham MP
Barrow and Furness
45
Dame Chi Onwurah
2Dame Chi Onwurah MP
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
8
Josh Newbury
3Josh Newbury MP
Cannock Chase
6
Mary Glindon
4Mary Glindon MP
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
6
Josh MacAlister
5Josh MacAlister MP
Whitehaven and Workington
6
Joe Morris
6Joe Morris MP
Hexham
5
Robbie Moore
7Robbie Moore MP
Keighley and Ilkley
5
Mark Sewards
8Mark Sewards MP
Leeds South West and Morley
5
Luke Akehurst
9Luke Akehurst MP
North Durham
5
Simon Lightwood
10Simon Lightwood MP
Wakefield and Rothwell
5
To prohibit adults without a child from entering designated children's areas — Petitions