Children and families

Call for evidence launched by Committee looking into the Autism Act 2009

The Women and Equalities Committee’s “invaluable” report on miscarriage bereavement leave highlighted “the gap in support for women and their partners who experience a pre-24-week pregnancy loss”, the Government response has said.

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from HR professionals, a best practice employer, and trade unions on the priorities for reform of paternity and shared parental leave during the second evidence session of its inquiry, in Parliament on Tuesday, 25 March.

The House of Lords Public Services committee has published a call for evidence for its inquiry examining child maintenance arrangements in Britain

Members discussed the role of integration in reducing barriers and strengthening bonds. Catch up

Members discuss current law on premarital contracts. Catch up

WEC to hear evidence on paternity and shared parental leave

MPs on the cross-party committee raised concerns that progress towards recognising the grief of those who experience pre-24 week pregnancy losses “does not go far enough”

On Thursday 9 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls:

On 3 December 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.

Eliminating domestic abuse is on the agenda in Lords debates. Catch up

Members consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty. Catch up

The Women and Equalities Committee is launching a call for written evidence on statutory paternity and shared parental leave to examine options for reform.