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Family Justice (Transparency, Accountability and Cost of Living) Bill

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.

The story so farThe Family Justice (Transparency, Accountability and Cost of Living) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 June 2012 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 29 Oct 2012.