Family Proceedings
(asked on 29th January 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions he has had with the Attorney General’s Office on ending the presumption of parental contact in family court cases.
This question was answered on 5th February 2026
The Government announced on 22 October 2025 that it will repeal the presumption of parental involvement when Parliamentary time allows.
Prior to this announcement, a Parliamentary write-round was undertaken which included consideration by the Attorney General’s Office.
The repeal will be taken forward once an appropriate legislative vehicle is identified. This remains a Ministerial priority, and we will announce further plans due course.