Children of mothers in prison and the right to family life: The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

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Contents

Summary

1 The rights of children whose mothers are in prison

Our previous work

2 Ensuring children’s best interests are protected when their primary carer is given a custodial sentence

Being able to accurately identify the children whose mothers are in prison

Ensuring the welfare and best interests of children are protected when their primary carer is given a custodial sentence

Conclusions and recommendations

Annex: Amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Declaration of interests

Formal minutes