A Bill to make provision for the accreditation of child contact centres; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2017
This bill would create a formal system to accredit child contact centres—places where separated parents can arrange supervised or supported visits with their children. It would set out standards centres must meet to be recognised and outline how accreditation would be granted and maintained, with related rules to support oversight and quality across the sector.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords, where its general principles are debated. If it passes, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 3 February.
Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2016-2017 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
