Question follow-through · 92765

Family Proceedings: CAFCASS

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of CAFCASS in supporting children during family court proceedings who have (a) experienced or (b) witnessed domestic abuse.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
19 Nov 2025
Target answer date
24 Nov 2025
Answer
27 Nov 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 19 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of CAFCASS in supporting children during family court proceedings who have (a) experienced or (b) witnessed domestic abuse.

  2. 24 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    As a Non-Departmental Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, the oversight and assurance arrangements for Cafcass are carried out in accordance with the Arms-Length Body Code of Practice. Specific areas of oversight are also covered in the Framework D...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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