Family courts: 'Major overhaul' aims to protect domestic abuse victims
The government review, led by experts from charities, the judiciary, family law practitioners and academia, took the views of more than 1,200 organisations and individuals, including parents and children with experience of the family courts.
It also found that an"adversarial system" in the family courts, including in cases involving child sexual abuse, often worsened conflict between parents and could re-traumatise victims and their children. A review of the presumption of"parental involvement" and the balance between risk of harm to children and victims, and the right of the child to have a relationship with both parents
Nicki Norman, Acting CEO at the charity Women's Aid, who was a member of the expert panel, said the report marked"a major step forward".
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