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Review of the Presumption of Parental Involvement
09 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
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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