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Children Seen and Heard

EDM (Early Day Motion) 988: tabled on 19 October 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 3 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Children Seen and Heard for winning the Lorraine Trailblazer Women of the Year award; celebrates the work they do for families across the United Kingdom, in particular providing support for children with a parent in prison; acknowledges how difficult it can be for children’s mental health whilst having a parent in prison; recognises the work of volunteers in holding specialist 1-1 support sessions to meet children’s needs whilst impacted by parental imprisonment; further recognises the need to raise awareness of children’s experiences; and calls on the Government to implement a formal process to identify and support children experiencing a parent in prison.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.