Bill · started in the Commons
Children (Parental Imprisonment) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to establish national policy guidelines in respect of children with a parent in prison, including for the identification of the children of prisoners at the point of sentence and for accountability for providing support to the children of prisoners; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Children (Parental Imprisonment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 May 2024 by Kerry McCarthy (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.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 21 May 2024
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.