Family court law on parental contact for children to change
Summary
The UK government plans to change family court law, removing the assumption that contact with both parents is always in a child's best interest. This change comes after new evidence showed such assumptions could perpetuate abuse. The decision followed campaigning by Claire Throssell, whose children were killed by their father.Key Facts
- The UK government will change family court law to stop assuming contact with both parents is always best for children.
- New evidence has shown that this assumption can sometimes lead to abuse.
- Claire Throssell, whose sons were killed by their father, campaigned for this change.
- The current law assumes contact with both parents is usually beneficial unless it harms the child’s welfare.
- The change will repeal part of the 1989 Children Act to make it easier to limit contact with abusive parents.
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy praised Ms. Throssell for her advocacy.
- Women's Aid and its chief, Farah Nazeer, support this change but call for more comprehensive action.
- The UK government also plans to restrict parental rights for those convicted of rape and serious sexual offenses leading to the birth of a child.
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