Who sponsored the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?

The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill was sponsored by Lisa Smart.

Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill

The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

A Bill to amend the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 to make provision about the interpretation of that Act in relation to domestic abuse.

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

What stage is the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill at?: The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
Has the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill become law?: Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.
What happens next to the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?: If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
Who sponsored the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?: The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill was sponsored by Lisa Smart.
When was the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill introduced?: It was introduced to Parliament on 20 May 2025, at first reading.

A Bill to amend the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 to make provision about the interpretation of that Act in relation to domestic abuse.

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

What stage is the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill at?: The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
Has the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill become law?: Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.
What happens next to the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?: If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
Who sponsored the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?: The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill was sponsored by Lisa Smart.
When was the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill introduced?: It was introduced to Parliament on 20 May 2025, at first reading.

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