Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

Conservative — South West Devon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 October 2026

Debate

Courts and Tribunals Bill

Contribution

Exactly. I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. My concern is that, in some cases, clause 17 will increase the state’s power to erase one parent from a child’s life, and we know that that is often their father. It will rebalance the relationship between parents and the state.

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