Submitted on Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Rejected on Monday 4th August 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Let PR Automatically Continue for Disabled Children After Age 18
Change UK law to automatically allow parents or carers to retain parental responsibility when their disabled child turns 18, if the child lacks capacity and remains in the parent’s care. This should remove the need for costly and unnecessary applications to the Court of Protection.
Parents of disabled children should not be forced to spend thousands of pounds and go through a stressful court process just to continue caring for their child after they turn 18. If a young person lacks capacity and still lives under their parent’s care, their parent should automatically be allowed to advocate, attend appointments and make best-interest decisions. The current system is outdated, discriminatory and creates unnecessary trauma. A simple legal amendment could give peace of mind to thousands of families and reduce the pressure on already overstretched services.
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