The rule will apply to anyone convicted of the murder or voluntary manslaughter of a person with whom they share parental responsibility and would then be reviewed by a judge to ensure it is in the best interests of the child. An automatic exemption would be put in place where a domestic abuse victim kills their abuser.
It will prevent killers from having any say over key elements of their life including whether they can access therapeutic support, go on holiday or change schools. Also, the bereaved will no longer have to go through the process of applying to restrict parental responsibility through the family court.
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