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Children and Young Persons Act 2008
Summary
This Act strengthens the law to better protect children and young people's wellbeing and safety. It does this by improving how services work together, giving young people more say in decisions affecting them, and setting clearer responsibilities for councils and other organisations that work with children.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger protections and better support for children and young people in the UK. It aims to improve their safety, wellbeing, and access to services like education and social care.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about the costs of implementing new services and regulations. Some could also be concerned about increased government involvement in family matters or potential burdens on local councils already stretched for resources.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote568 MPs
45% Ayes · 25355% Noes · 315
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Mar 2008
- 2nd reading16 Jun 2008
- Committee stage24 Jun 2008
- Report stage8 Oct 2008
- 3rd reading8 Oct 2008
Lords
- 1st reading14 Nov 2007
- 2nd reading26 Nov 2007
- Committee stage8 Jan 2008
- Report stage17 Mar 2008
- 3rd reading25 Mar 2008
Royal Assent13 Nov 2008
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