Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 82358
Domestic Abuse: Children
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Question
Sarah Olney
Liberal Democrat — Richmond Park
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to amend the presumption of parental involvement when a parent has been convicted of abuse or violent crimes.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThe Government has announced that it will repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 when Parliamentary time allows.We are committed to ensuring that the child’s welfare remains at the heart of the courts’ decision-making, a...
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