Part of Justice – in the House of Commons at on 19 May 2026.
David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister, The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
The whole House will have sympathy for Olivia. The family courts must never be a place for perpetrators to continue their abuse. Repealing the presumption of parental involvement will ensure that children’s wellbeing continues to be the court’s primary focus when considering contact. Under the child-focused model, independent domestic violence advisers can provide victims with specialist family support.
violence occurring within the family