Make child abandonment by a parent a criminal offence

Background

We call on the Government to update child protection and family law by making child abandonment by a parent a criminal offence.

Additional details

Abandonment is classed as neglect, but we believe absent parents face no accountability and scrutiny falls on the parent who stays. Making child abandonment by a parent a criminal offence could ensure the system is fairer and both parents are held equally responsible.

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