45th Report - Improving family court services for children
Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee
HC 883
12 September 2025
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Conclusions (3) Observations and findings — click to expand
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Department for Education (DfE), HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) on improving family court services for children.1
Government Response Summary
The government's response outlines plans for improving timeliness in family justice, developing a cross-system strategy by April 2026, and reviewing performance indicators, but this does not address the content of the committee's introductory conclusion.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
MoJ told us that it has been piloting a new model for private law through the ‘Pathfinder’ scheme, the aim of which was to improve experience for victims of domestic abuse by taking a whole system approach to improving services. Key features of the initiative include: 58 Q 39 59 …
Government Response Summary
The government response contains no relevant content.
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
MoJ has not set out a plan for its wider adoption, including assessment of what funding will be required, how it is going to work with partners to ensure that resources are available and realigned, or setting a timetable. MoJ told us that it would now develop a plan for …
Government Response Summary
The government response contains no relevant content.