PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Family Courts (23 January 2018)
Question Asked
What steps he is taking to reduce the number of cases in which people are repeatedly compelled to appear in a family court due to action by a former partner.
Asked by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour)
Asked by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour)
Answer
Using court processes to further abuse is completely unacceptable. Family courts have the power to act if they see evidence of this.
The court can strike out any action it views as an abuse of process or issue an order restricting the litigant’s ability to continue with further applications or claims.
New family court rules were introduced in November to make sure vulnerable court users get the support they need in the courtroom.
Answered by:
Lucy Frazer (Conservative)
23 January 2018
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