Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 108488

Domestic Abuse: Family Courts

Tabled: 26 January 2026

Answered: 3 February 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential contribution of family court processes, including repeated proceedings and contact litigation, to ongoing harm for victims of domestic abuse and their children.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

This Government recognises the impact that family court proceedings have on children and adult survivors of domestic abuse, which is why we are prioritising strong safeguarding and specialist support for those navigating the system.The Government acknowle...

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