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Family Courts

Asked by Calum MillerLiberal DemocratMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 17 March 2026UIN 908344

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to reform the family court.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister announced national rollout of the Child Focused Model, formerly known as Pathfinder, over the next three years.

We are investing £17 million next year to expand the model across courts in the North East, North West and East Midlands so more children and families can benefit.

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