Prisoners: Fathers
Lords · Question HL16411 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Farmer
To ask His Majesty's Government whether there has been an impact assessment of clause 17 of the Courts and Tribunals Bill on fathers in prison who are trying to retain parental responsibility.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Levitt, 27 Apr 2026
Clause 17 of the Courts and Tribunals Bill will repeal the statutory presumption of parental involvement from section 1 of the Children Act 1989. The aim of repealing this measure is better to protect children from harm, including harm which might result ...