Written questions

Domestic Abuse: Family Courts

Commons · Question 41598 · Tabled 26 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 3 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to the reduce the time taken for domestic abuse cases to reach family courts in (a) the North West and (b) Liverpool.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 3 Apr 2025

It is important that the Family Court works for children and families. That is why the Government is committed to ensuring there are adequate protections in place for users and that we improve the timeliness of cases.I am aware that, due to the building’s...