Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 31560

Family Courts: Greater Manchester

Tabled: 13 February 2025

Answered: 28 February 2025

Question

Mrs Elsie Blundell

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to reduce backlogs in family courts in (a) Greater Manchester Combined Authority and (b) Rochdale Borough Council.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Delays in the court process can have a significant impact on children and families. We are committed to improving timeliness and reducing the outstanding caseload.The Family Justice Board agreed system-wide national targets for reducing delay in 2024/25. ...

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