Family Proceedings — Written Question

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that family court proceedings are (a) transparent, (b) equitable and (c) free from bias against either parent in cases involving allegations of parental alienation.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

The Government does not recognise the concept of “parental alienation” syndrome and does not believe it is capable of diagnosis. The family court is governed by the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) and associated Practice Directions. FPR 1.1 outlines the over...

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