Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Catherine Atkinson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Family Courts
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the rollout of Child Focussed Courts will be completed in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
- Answer
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The Child Focused Model is currently operating in 10 of 42 Family Court areas across England and Wales, with Hampshire and the Isle of Wight most recently starting the model on 6 January 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister has committed to national rollout of the model over the next three years, including expansion across eight areas in the North East, North West and Midlands this financial year.
National rollout will be delivered through a phased approach so that all areas, including Oxfordshire and Berkshire, are operating the model by 2029. Launch dates in court areas beyond those already announced will be agreed with operational partners in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 9781
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Family courts Family proceedings Oxfordshire Berkshire
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