Bill · started in the Commons
Runaway and Missing Children Bill
A Bill to make requirements regarding the safeguarding of runaway and missing children; and for connected purposes
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Runaway and Missing Children Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 January 2008 by Helen Southworth (Labour). 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.
What the bill does
The Bill would make provisions for the safeguarding of runaway and missing children. It would require the Secretary of State to make appropriate provision for the collecting and reporting of information about runaway and missing children, and for co-ordination among police, local authorities and other bodies.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 9 Jan 2008
- 2nd reading Commons 20 Jun 2008
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Oct 2008.