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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Review of the Presumption of Parental Involvement

09 November 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Alex Chalk Con Cheltenham

Children & FamiliesJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • Review of the presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements and private law children proceedings has commenced.
  • The Ministry of Justice will establish an Advisory Group to gather evidence for the review.
  • The review process includes a case file review, input from family court workers, and academic literature analysis.

Issue summary

The minister announces the commencement of a review into the presumption of parental involvement in child arrangements and private law children proceedings.

Action requested

The Ministry of Justice will establish an Advisory Group to guide evidence gathering for the review, which includes a case file review, input from family court workers, and academic literature analysis. The outcomes are expected to be shared before the summer recess.

Key facts

  • On June 25th, 2020, the Government published the Final Report on Assessing Risk of Harm to Children and Parents in Private Law Children Cases.
  • One recommendation was an urgent review into the presumption of parental involvement.
  • The Advisory Group will examine how courts apply sections 1(2A), (2B) and (6) of the Children Act 1989, focusing on children’s welfare impacts.
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