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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1050

Children (Access to Parents) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to strengthen children's legal right to have a relationship with both parents after family breakdown. It focuses on making sure courts prioritise children seeing both mum and dad regularly, while keeping child safety as the most important consideration.

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 reading25 Jun 2012
  • 2nd reading