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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 ...