House of Commons
2 November 2007
The Grandparents (Rights of Access) Bill would create a formal right for grandparents to apply for access to their grandchildren and outline how courts decide contact orders. It focuses on the best interests of the child and aims to reduce unnecessary estrangement, while encouraging mediation where possible.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then continue through Parliament.
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