Care Proceedings
Commons · Question 32727 · Tabled 21 Feb 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Darren Paffey
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that care proceedings are concluded within 26 weeks.
Answer
Answered by Janet Daby, 27 Feb 2025
Reducing unnecessary delays in family courts is a priority for this government. The Family Justice Board (FJB) meets quarterly to set direction and oversee performance in the family justice system. This includes progress in meeting the 26-week Public Law ...