Family Court (Supporting Families in Court) Legislation Bill

Government bill

14 May 2020

This omnibus bill will allow legal representation in all proceedings under the Care of Children Act 2004, and the provision of legal aid for eligible parties.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 14 May 2020
  • 1st reading on 15 May 2020
  • 2nd reading on 15 May 2020
  • 3rd reading on 15 May 2020
  • Royal assent on 15 May 2020

Member responsible

Andrew Little

Andrew Little

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

14 May 2020

party vote

63Aye
56No
0Abstain
1Absent

2nd reading

Passed

14 May 2020

party vote

63Aye
56No
0Abstain
1Absent

3rd reading

Passed

14 May 2020

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

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