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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0868

Kinship Carers (Parental Responsibility Agreements) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill makes it easier for relatives who are already caring for children to get legal parental responsibility by signing an agreement, rather than having to ask a court. It aims to help grandparents and other family members who raise children get the legal authority they need without lengthy court cases.

Presented by Kerry McCarthy.
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The people's count235 votes
54% Aye · 12746% No · 108
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading7 Jun 2011
  • 2nd reading