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
This Bill aims to improve arrangements for children involved in family court cases and to boost transparency, administration and accountability of family courts and case conferences. It also requires promoting measures to help families reduce living costs by lowering fuel bills. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; after this it will go to committee stage for detailed examination, with further stages to follow in the Commons and potential passage to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
