Family Proceedings: Fathers
Commons · Question 127901 · Tabled 16 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Joy Morrissey
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to commission an independent review into the practices of CAFCASS to assess whether fathers are treated equitably in family court proceedings.
Answer
Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 23 Apr 2026
The Government does not have plans to commission an independent review of the work of Cafcass.Cafcass operates independently and is subject to robust oversight and assurance arrangements, in line with the Arms-Length Body Code of Practice and its Framewor...