Family Courts: Domestic Abuse

(asked on 16th April 2018) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in what proportion of cases involving domestic abuse in the family courts video links were utilised as a special protection measure in each of the last three years.


Answered by
Lucy Frazer Portrait
Lucy Frazer
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
This question was answered on 24th April 2018

The Ministry of Justice does not hold the requested data. In November last year new court rules were introduced requiring the court to consider whether those involved in family proceedings are vulnerable and, if so, whether they need assistance, such as video link, to participate or give evidence. In support of these rules, family court staff are receiving new training on supporting vulnerable people who need additional assistance at court. Where possible, we have invested in the court estate to improve the physical security in family courts.

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