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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0852

Children (Access to Parents) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to protect children's ability to have meaningful contact with both parents after family breakdown. It would likely encourage courts and parents to prioritize keeping children connected to both mum and dad, while still allowing exceptions in cases where a child's safety is at risk.

Presented by Charlie Elphicke.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote481 MPs
63% Ayes · 30437% Noes · 177
The democratic gap

37% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading29 Mar 2011
  • 2nd reading