A Bill to make provision regarding arrangements for children involved in court cases; to make provision about the transparency, administration and accountability of courts and case conferences; to require the promotion of measures to assist families and such other persons as may be specified to reduce the cost of living through lower fuel bills; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
29 October 2012
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The bill aims to reform the family justice system by setting out how children involved in court cases should be treated, and by increasing transparency and accountability in family courts and their case conferences. It also requires promotion of measures to help families reduce living costs through lower fuel bills and covers related purposes.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, following its first reading in June 2012. It would need to progress through the remaining Commons stages and then receive consideration by the Lords to become law.
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A motion for the bill’s second reading was moved on 26 October 2012, but was negatived at the end of the debate and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 20 June 2012 through the Ballot Bill Procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor John Hemming.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
