Select committee: Human Rights (Joint Committee)

Recommendation 44

2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England Published 27 Aug 2026 Addressed to Ministry of Justice
Recommendation (the committee's words)
In addition to such changes, the government should introduce a discretion to extend support past age-based cut off points in circumstances where the needs of an individual require it to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood. In particular, targeted support should be made available in relation to housing, health, education, and employment. (Recommendation, Paragraph 216)

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.