Select committee: Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Conclusion 16
2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England
Published 27 Aug 2026
Addressed to Ministry of Justice
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Kinship carers and the children they care for in England are often in need of financial support, and inconsistent provision of that support can place them in significant difficulties. This is especially the case when informal arrangements are in place. (Conclusion, Paragraph 92)
From: Human Rights (Joint Committee), 2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England (HC 161), 27 August 2026
Government response
No government response linked yet: deadline 27 October 2026, 5 days ago.