Law Commission proposes clearer rights for kinship families – Law Commission

Posted July 9th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Over 160,000 children cared for by kinship carers such as grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends could benefit from a simpler, fairer legal framework under proposals published in a consultation paper today by the Law Commission. The consultation paper is available on the kinship care project page.’

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Law Commission, 8th July 2026

Source: lawcom.gov.uk