Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 101291

Family Courts: Parents

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has she made of the accessibility and quality of support for both parents during family court proceedings.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones
We recognise the impact that family court proceedings can have on parents, particularly victims of domestic abuse, and are committed to long-term reform of the family court to better support users.The family court has a range of powers to support and prot...

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