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Children (Parental Imprisonment) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2023-24

Last updated: 12 February 2025 at 15:39

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Long title

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.

Sponsor

Kerry McCarthy
Labour
Bristol East

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