Bill · started in the Commons

Shared Parenting Orders Bill

A Bill to provide for the making of Shared Parenting Orders and to create a legal presumption that such Orders enhance the welfare of the child unless certain exceptions apply; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Shared Parenting Orders Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 13 July 2010 by Mr Brian Binley (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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 13 Jul 2010
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.