Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 79131

Domestic Abuse: Children

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Marie Goldman

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help ensure that children are safeguarded in cases where allegations of parental abuse have been made but no formal legal restrictions are yet in place.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

The welfare of children is the paramount concern in family proceedings.Established multi-agency safeguarding arrangements are in place to ensure that children are protected swiftly and effectively in both public and private family proceedings. Where neede...

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