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answer date	2019-06-06
answering dept sort name	Justice
ddp modified	2019-06-06T15:55:02.283Z
uin	HL15915
max date	2019-05-22
hansard heading	Courts: Domestic Abuse

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22/05/2019

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Ministry of Justice

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Courts: Domestic Abuse

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To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Lord Keen of Elie on 21 May (HL Deb, col 1863), what consideration they have given to providing (1) separate waiting facilities for the parties, and (2) facilities to enable the giving of evidence by screen or video link, for court cases relating to domestic abuse.

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Lord Beecham

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HL15915

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06/06/2019

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From context we have assumed the honourable member is asking about the family courts. (1) In family courts, vulnerable parties and witnesses may request the use of a separate entrance and waiting area. Where dedicated separate entrances or waiting areas are not available, court staff will make alternative arrangements wherever possible. (2) In the family court over 300 protective screens have been provided over the last two years to ensure that vulnerable parties and witnesses can be shielded from an alleged abuser in the courtroom. Video links may also be used either from a secure location within the court building or from a remote location. Use of these facilities must be approved by the Judge. Use of telephone hearings for without notice Family Law Act injunction hearings is being encouraged to avoid the need for victims of domestic abuse to attend court. We are determined that the family courts should never be used to further or perpetrate abuse. The Government announced on 21 May 2019 the establishment of an expert panel to gather evidence of how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences. Once formed, it is intended that the panel will report within three months.

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Lord Keen of Elie

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06/06/2019 15:23:08

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