Written question asked by Joy Morrissey (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026. It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Family Procedings
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has assessed trends in the level of regional variations in recommendations made by CAFCASS including differing outcomes for fathers.
- Answer
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The requested information is not held centrally by the Department or Cafcass. It may be held in court records, but to determine that and obtain it would require an analysis of individual case files at a disproportionate cost.
We are committed to ensuring that the family justice system delivers safe outcomes that support children to succeed and thrive. The welfare checklist ensures that courts consider, among other things, the quality of the child’s relationship with each parent when making decisions about who a child should live or otherwise spend time with, irrespective of the gender of the parent. Family Courts will continue to support children having a relationship with both of their parents where such involvement is safe, meaningful and positive for the child.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 127905
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- CAFCASS Family proceedings Parents
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- 2026-04-23 16:34:15 +0100
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