Policy paper

Government response, Domestic abuse and the Family Court: Achieving cultural change

In July 2023, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner published a report into the Family Court鈥檚 response to domestic abuse. 皇冠体育app government has now responded to the recommendations within this report.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England and Wales

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皇冠体育app Domestic Abuse Commissioner made 10 recommendations within their report. 皇冠体育app government response addresses the following topics in relation to the Family Court:

  • monitoring and oversight
  • best practice
  • training and transparency
  • the voice of the child
  • legal aid
  • qualified legal representatives
  • the regulation of experts

皇冠体育app response outlines work being undertaken by the government in this area and makes commitments to further reform.

This response incorporates contributions from HMCTS, Cafcass, Cafcass Cymru and the judiciary.

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Published 9 November 2023

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