Overview
- Ministers told a Westminster Hall debate Monday that they would not back a separate Maya's Law, saying they prefer changes already under way.
- The session involved no vote, and Maya’s family said they will keep pressing ministers to adopt their plan.
- Officials pointed to a new child cruelty register, multi‑agency child protection teams in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and statutory information sharing as the route to reform.
- The family’s petition drew 110,028 signatures and calls for a Child Risk Disclosure Scheme that lets parents ask police and agencies about a caregiver’s past risk, similar to Clare’s Law and Sarah’s Law.
- Local reviews flagged missed opportunities in Maya’s case and Durham agencies say they have tightened information sharing since 2024, yet MPs and campaigners argue national legislation is still needed to close gaps.