Written questions

Domestic Abuse: Family Proceedings

Commons · Question 969 · Tabled 22 Jul 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that the family court system (a) provides adequate support for court users who have experienced abuse by their (i) partner and (ii) former partner and (b) cannot be misused by p

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 25 Jul 2024

This Government is committed to halving incidences of violence against women and girls; a key element of this is ensuring that the courts are safe and supportive environments for victims, including within the family court.We are committed to supporting ch...