Bill · started in the Commons
Children in Care (Custody) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the services provided by local authorities in relation to the care of children in care in custody; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Children in Care (Custody) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 January 2009 by Mr Stephen Crabb (Conservative). 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 impose a duty on local authorities in respect of looked-after children who are detained in custody. It would also make provision for a new Care of Children Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary of State on how to allocate budgetary responsibility for care for detained looked-after children.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 21 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Oct 2009.