New Clause 13
Children and Young Persons Bill [Lords]
1:30 pm
Responsibilities of parenthood
‘(1) In section 10 of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41) (power of court to make section 8 orders), after subsection (9)(b) insert—
“(ba) in relation to residence orders, whether or not the person with whom it is proposed that the child should live is likely to be able and willing to accept the responsibilities of parenthood in relation to the child;”.
(2) In section 8 of that Act (residence, contact and other orders with respect to children), after subsection (4) insert—
“(4A) In this Part “the responsibilities of parenthood” means, in so far as is practicable and in the best interests of the child, the safeguarding and promotion of the child’s health, development and welfare, and the provision of direction and guidance to the child in a manner appropriate to his age and development.”’.—[Tim Loughton.]