A Bill to amend the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 to make provision about the interpretation of that Act in relation to domestic abuse.
House of Commons
Lisa SmartLiberal Democrat
30 April 2026
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This bill would change how the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 is interpreted in cases involving domestic abuse. It aims to ensure domestic abuse is given proper consideration in custody and abduction decisions, strengthening protection for affected children. It is currently at the second-reading stage in the House of Commons and was introduced by Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat).
The bill had its first reading in the Commons on 20 May 2025 and is now at the second-reading stage in the Commons.
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20 May 2025
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
