This paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.
Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK) (234 KB , PDF)
The paper is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any individual or family and suitably qualified legal advice should instead be sought.
Relevant national and local restrictions should also be consulted. These can be found at the respective pages for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The paper addresses:
This is a fast-moving issue and the briefing should be read as correct at the time of publication.
Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK) (234 KB , PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 17th October on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and sustainable development. The debate will be opened by Dr Matthew Offord, MP and the subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
There will be a Backbench business debate on support for childcare and the early years in the Commons chamber on Monday 16th October. This debate has been sponsored by Robin Walker MP.
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
