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Commons Briefing paper by Robert Long, Christine Gillie, Catherine Fairbairn and Douglas Pyper. It was first published on Thursday, 21 February 2013. It was last updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013.


Children and Families Bill

This paper has been written for the House of Commons Second Reading debate on the Children and Families Bill [Bill 131] on 25 February 2013. The Bill seeks to reform legislation relating to adoption and children in care; aspects of the family justice system; children and young people with special educational needs; the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England; statutory rights to leave and pay for parents and adopters; time off work for ante-natal care; and the right to request flexible working.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
RP13-11 
Category
Briefing papers on bills
Related items
Children and Families Bill 2012-13
Monday, 4 February 2013
Bills
House of Commons
Children and Families Bill
Monday, 25 February 2013
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Disability Children in care Childcare Adoption Devolution Children's Commissioner for England Employment Health services Education Flexible working Family proceedings Local government Parental leave Parents Maternity pay Paternity leave Maternity leave Special educational needs Young people Separation Antenatal care
Legislation
Children and Families Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14
Published by
Social Policy Section
House of Commons Library
Link
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