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Domestic Abuse: Family Proceedings

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Ministry of JusticeTabled Answered 25 July 2024UIN 969

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure that the family court system (a) provides adequate support for court users who have experienced abuse by their (i) partner and (ii) former partner and (b) cannot be misused by perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

This Government is committed to halving incidences of violence against women and girls; a key element of this is ensuring that the courts are safe and supportive environments for victims, including within the family court.

We are committed to supporting children, parents and carers throughout the family justice system, and will set out a package of measures to see this done across the course of this Parliament.

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