Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 68242
Children: Protection
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Leigh Ingham
Labour — Stafford
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what mechanisms are in place to (a) monitor and (b) hold accountable (i) CAFCASS and (ii) family courts in private law proceedings where safeguarding concerns for children are identified; and what procedures ther
Answer
Sarah SackmanAs a Non-Departmental Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, the oversight and assurance arrangements for Cafcass are carried out in accordance with the Arms-Length Body Code of Practice. Specific areas of oversight are also covered in the Framework D...
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