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UK Parliament · Bill
Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023
Summary
This Act strengthens the rules and powers used to make parents pay child support they legally owe. It gives authorities better tools to collect payments from parents who aren't paying, including potentially stronger penalties for non-payment, to ensure children get financial support from both their parents.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger enforcement of child support payments from parents who aren't paying what they owe. It helps ensure children receive the financial support they need from both parents, reducing pressure on the state to provide welfare and helping families get money they're entitled to.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that stricter enforcement could be unfair to parents facing genuine financial hardship or facing unrealistic payment demands. Some may also be concerned about the cost of enforcement, privacy issues, or whether harsh measures could harm relationships between parents and children.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading9 Dec 2022
- Committee stage1 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading17 Mar 2023
Lords
- 1st reading20 Mar 2023
- 2nd reading19 May 2023
- Committee stage19 Jun 2023
- 3rd reading14 Jul 2023
Royal Assent20 Jul 2023
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