Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 907700
Family Proceedings
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Will Forster
Liberal Democrat — Woking
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions he has had with the Attorney General’s Office on ending the presumption of parental contact in family court cases.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThe Government announced on 22 October 2025 that it will repeal the presumption of parental involvement when Parliamentary time allows.Prior to this announcement, a Parliamentary write-round was undertaken which included consideration by the Attorney Gene...
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