Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 108491

Domestic Abuse: Family Courts

Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 3 February 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal DemocratSurrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to ensure that support provided to children involved in family court cases is (a) child-centred and (b) informed by their lived experience of domestic abuse.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones
This Government recognises the significant impact of domestic abuse on children and adult victims involved in family court proceedings, which is why we are committed to reforms that improve multi-agency working and provide better support.Central to these ...

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