Bill · started in the Commons
Kinship Care Bill
A Bill to provide for a statutory definition of kinship care; to make provision about allowances and parental leave for kinship carers who take on responsibility for children whose parents are unable to care for them; to make provision about education in relation to children who are looked after by a kinship carer; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Kinship Care Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 July 2022 by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 5 Jul 2022
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Nov 2023.