Child Maintenance Service legislative framework and reform

3 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 35) (Abolition of Benefits) Order 2025

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Commencement Order - statutory implementation of named parent Act

This Order is a further stage in the replacement of six benefits with universal credit (“UC”).

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3 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 35) (Abolition of Benefits) Order 2025

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Commencement Order - statutory implementation of named parent Act

This Order is a further stage in the replacement of six benefits with universal credit (“UC”).

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20 Sep 2023 | Act linked direct

Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023

Why linked: Primary legislation directly reforming CMS enforcement powers — a core element of the legislative framework.

The Act enables the Secretary of State to make administrative liability orders, removing the need for the CMS to apply to court to enforce unpaid child maintenance.

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29 Jun 2023 | Act linked direct

Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023

Why linked: Primary legislation amending the CMS's statutory framework specifically for domestic abuse cases — a direct legislative reform event.

The Act amends the Child Support Act 1991 to allow the CMS to place a case onto Collect and Pay where there is evidence of relevant domestic abuse.

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3 Mar 2023 | Debate linked direct

Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

Why linked: Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill - parliamentary debate on CMS-related legislative reform

Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee 09:35:00 Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Roger Gale): Before we get on to proceedings, I remind Members of the differences between Report and Third Reading. The scope of debate on Report …

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17 Mar 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 34 and Commencement No. 9, 21, 23, 31 and 32 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2022

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 commencement order relates to broader statutory framework governing CMS powers

This Order is a further stage in the replacement of six existing benefits by universal credit.

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30 Jun 2021 | Statutory Instrument Northern Ireland Executive linked direct

The Child Support Maintenance Calculation (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021

Why linked: Child Support Maintenance Calculation (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2021 - direct statutory instrument amending child support calculation framework

These Regulations amend the Child Support Maintenance Calculation Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012 No. 427) by inserting regulations 75(2) to (4). Regulation 75(1) (as renumbered by these Regulations) sets out the condition for a person who has reached the …

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9 Mar 2012 | Act Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 c.5

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 is primary legislation listed in statutory basis for CMS legislative framework

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1 Feb 2012 | Bill amendment Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill 302 2010-2012 (Lords Amendments to the Bill)

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Bill 302 Lords Amendments — final legislative stage material

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↓ Bill 302 2010-2012 (Lords Amendments to the Bill)

26 Jan 2012 | Bill Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — HL Bill 124 2010-12 (as amended on Report)

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 HL Bill 124 as amended on Report — Lords stage advancement toward enactment

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↓ HL Bill 124 2010-12 (as amended on Report)

29 Nov 2011 | Bill Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — HL Bill 114 2010-12 (as amended in Grand Committee)

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 HL Bill 114 as amended in Grand Committee — Lords stage of primary legislation

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↓ HL Bill 114 2010-12 (as amended in Grand Committee)

17 Jun 2011 | Bill Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — HL Bill 75 2010-2012 (as brought from the Commons)

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 HL Bill 75 — Lords version of primary legislation, essential for legislative development

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↓ HL Bill 75 2010-2012 (as brought from the Commons)

16 Jun 2011 | Bill proceedings Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Report Stage Proceedings as at 15 June 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Report Stage proceedings (15 June 2011) — later-stage parliamentary scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Report Stage Proceedings as at 15 June 2011

15 Jun 2011 | Bill amendment Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Consideration of Bill as at 15 June 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper at Report Stage (15 June 2011) — later-stage legislative scrutiny

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13 Jun 2011 | Bill amendment Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Consideration of Bill as at 13 June 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper at Consideration (13 June 2011) — later-stage legislative scrutiny

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25 May 2011 | Bill Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill 197 2010-12 as introduced

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Bill 197 — revised Commons bill version during passage, core legislative source

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↓ Bill 197 2010-12 as introduced

25 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 24 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (24 May 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 24 May 2011

24 May 2011 | Bill document Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Tracked changes versions of Bills: Commons: Bill showing changes made in committee

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 tracked changes version showing amendments in committee — legislative detail on child maintenance reform

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20 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 19 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (19 May 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 19 May 2011

19 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Public Bill Committee Amendments given on 19 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper (19 May 2011) — legislative amendments to child maintenance provisions

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18 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 17 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (17 May 2011) — directly addresses primary legislation establishing statutory framework for child maintenance reform

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 17 May 2011

13 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 12 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (12 May 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 12 May 2011

11 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 10 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (10 May 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 10 May 2011

4 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 4 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper (4 May 2011) — legislative amendments to child maintenance provisions

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4 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 3 May 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (3 May 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 3 May 2011

3 May 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 28 April 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (28 April 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 28 April 2011

27 Apr 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 26 April 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (26 April 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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↓ Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 26 April 2011

20 Apr 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 19 April 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper (19 April 2011) — legislative amendments to child maintenance provisions

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6 Apr 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 5 April 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee amendment proceedings (5 April 2011) — legislative detail on child maintenance reform

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5 Apr 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 5 April 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper (5 April 2011) — legislative amendments to child maintenance provisions

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1 Apr 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 31 March 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (31 March 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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30 Mar 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 29 March 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (29 March 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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25 Mar 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 24 March 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (24 March 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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23 Mar 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill proceedings: Commons: Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 22 March 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Public Bill Committee proceedings (22 March 2011) — legislative scrutiny of child maintenance provisions

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22 Mar 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Public Bill Committee as at 22 March 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper (22 March 2011) — legislative amendments to child maintenance provisions

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21 Mar 2011 | Committee sitting Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Amendment Paper: Public Bill Committee Amendments given up to and including 18 March 2011

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 amendment paper (18 March 2011) — early legislative amendments to child maintenance provisions

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21 Feb 2011 | Bill document Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Relevant documents for the Bill

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 relevant documents index — foundational reference material for the Bill

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17 Feb 2011 | Bill Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

Welfare Reform Act 2012 — Bill 154 2010-11 (as introduced)

Why linked: Welfare Reform Act 2012 Bill as introduced — primary legislation in scope defining CMS legislative framework

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↓ Bill 154 2010-11 (as introduced)