Written questions

Domestic Abuse: Family Proceedings

Commons · Question 127599 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which external organisations Cafcass engages with in the development of its domestic-abuse guidance and practice frameworks; and whether this includes any women’s advocacy groups or specialist women’s services.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 23 Apr 2026

Over the last two years as Cafcass has been developing its domestic abuse policy and updating its guidance, it has worked with key partners, including fathers’ groups.In addition to this, Cafcass works with external organisations to support the developmen...