Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 2025-26

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Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat)
Introduced
20 May 2025
Last activity
20 May 2025
About this bill

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.

Parliamentary stages

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Commons
First reading 20 May 2025
Second reading
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