
We think the Family Courts and social services, Cafcass, CPS are failing to safeguard children, overlooking evidence and allowing harmful practices. We want a public inquiry into accountability, what we see as systemic failings and bias, and effects of current procedures on child and family welfare.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Public inquiry into child deaths following family court cases
Mandatory trauma-informed training and standards in the family courts service
Require family court to refer findings of abuse & coercive control to the police
Reform Child Maintenance Service, strengthen processes to protect paying parent
Review & strengthen DBS checks for risks, create lifetime safeguarding records
We think the Family Courts and social services, Cafcass, CPS are failing to safeguard children, overlooking evidence and allowing harmful practices. We want a public inquiry into accountability, what we see as systemic failings and bias, and effects of current procedures on child and family welfare.
Public inquiry into child deaths following family court cases
Mandatory trauma-informed training and standards in the family courts service
Require family court to refer findings of abuse & coercive control to the police
Reform Child Maintenance Service, strengthen processes to protect paying parent
Review & strengthen DBS checks for risks, create lifetime safeguarding records