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star this property date less than 2019-05-22more like thisremove minimum value filter
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text 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. more like this
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Lord Beecham more like this
star this property uin HL15915 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
star this property answer text <p>From context we have assumed the honourable member is asking about the family courts.</p><p> </p><p>(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.</p><p> </p><p>(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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2019-06-06T15:23:08.577Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-06T15:23:08.577Z
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4538
star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Beecham more like this
1183492
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend the problem-solving approach used in Family Drug and Alcohol Courts to other areas such as domestic violence. more like this
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Lord Wasserman more like this
star this property uin HL2395 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
star this property answer text <p>The Government announced in the Budget that £5 million has been allocated to piloting integrated domestic abuse courts over the coming financial year, and we will announce more detailed proposals shortly. Problem solving approaches are being employed outside court proceedings to address complex needs of offenders and resolve substance misuse/mental health problems in the community.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2020-03-23T16:35:36.717Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T16:35:36.717Z
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4538
star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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4207
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wasserman more like this
1183496
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how they plan to fulfil the Conservative Party's 2019 General Election manifesto commitment to "pilot integrated domestic abuse courts that address criminal and family matters in parallel". more like this
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Lord Wasserman more like this
star this property uin HL2399 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
star this property answer text <p>Separately to my response to your question in HL2395, the Government announced in the Budget that £5 million has been allocated to piloting integrated domestic abuse courts over the coming financial year, and we will announce more detailed proposals shortly. We believe that such courts have real potential to reduce the trauma of court and improve outcomes for domestic abuse victims.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2020-03-23T16:36:30.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T16:36:30.547Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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4207
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Wasserman more like this
1274602
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star this property date less than 2021-01-07more like thismore than 2021-01-07
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards introducing Integrated Domestic Abuse Court pilot schemes. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
star this property uin HL11900 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-01-21more like thismore than 2021-01-21
star this property answer text <p>Planning for the Integrated Domestic Abuse Court pilot is under way with the Steering Group and Design Groups established and developing detailed proposals. We intend to launch the pilots later this year, despite the challenges brought by Covid-19 and the significant ongoing work to ensure the family courts continue to function throughout the pandemic.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar more like this
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less than 2021-01-21T17:55:25.67Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-21T17:55:25.67Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
1185853
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star this property date less than 2020-03-17more like thismore than 2020-03-17
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of new domestic abuse courts on the health and wellbeing of children. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
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Alexander Stafford more like this
star this property uin 30882 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
star this property answer text <p>The pilot of integrated domestic abuse courts will be subject to a full evaluation, including in relation to its impact on children involved in family proceedings where domestic abuse is a factor. We have already announced in the Budget that £5 million has been allocated to this pilot over the coming financial year, and we will announce more detailed proposals shortly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Cheltenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Alex Chalk more like this
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less than 2020-03-25T09:29:36.24Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-25T09:29:36.24Z
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4481
star this property label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
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4866
unstar this property label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1187135
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star this property date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the proposed trial of domestic abuse courts will be delayed as a result of the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Rother Valley more like this
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Alexander Stafford more like this
star this property uin 33661 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-31more like thismore than 2020-03-31
star this property answer text <p>We are considering the effect of covid-19 outbreak on the delivery of the Integrated Domestic Abuse Court pilot. The Government is committed to the implementation of the pilot but is keeping the situation under constant review and will always be led by the scientific advice.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Cheltenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Alex Chalk more like this
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less than 2020-03-31T12:45:20.233Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-31T12:45:20.233Z
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4481
star this property label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
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4866
unstar this property label Biography information for Alexander Stafford more like this
1190401
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star this property date less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What plans he has to ensure that courts are able to respond to increases in domestic abuse cases (a) during and (b) after the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Basingstoke more like this
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Mrs Maria Miller more like this
star this property uin 901941 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-04-27more like thismore than 2020-04-27
star this property answer text <p>Domestic abuse cases are amongst the highest priority work being dealt with by the courts. Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Non-Molestation orders have been placed in the highest category of work in the magistrates’ and family courts, and they continue to be listed for urgent hearings despite the current restrictions.</p><p> </p><p>The magistrates’ courts have been focusing on cases where the defendant is being held in custody, but their work is now being extended to include bail cases where there is a vulnerable victim, such as domestic abuse cases, and these cases are being reviewed by the judiciary.</p><p> </p><p>Domestic abuse cases will continue to be afforded a higher priority as social distancing restrictions are eased after the Covid-19 outbreak.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Cheltenham more like this
star this property answering member printed Alex Chalk more like this
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less than 2020-04-27T16:49:37.517Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-27T16:49:37.517Z
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4481
star this property label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Dame Maria Miller more like this
1251568
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star this property date less than 2020-11-12more like thismore than 2020-11-12
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many specialist domestic violence courts have been in operation in each of the last 10 years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Tottenham more like this
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Mr David Lammy more like this
star this property uin 114772 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-19more like thismore than 2020-11-19
star this property answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) does not hold data on how many Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVC) have been in operation in each one of the last 10 years.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2020-11-19T16:48:15.733Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-19T16:48:15.733Z
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4503
star this property label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr David Lammy more like this
1251571
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star this property date less than 2020-11-12more like thismore than 2020-11-12
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the annual cost is of running specialist domestic violence courts. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Tottenham more like this
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Mr David Lammy more like this
star this property uin 114774 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-19more like thismore than 2020-11-19
star this property answer text <p>Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), does not hold information on the annual cost of running Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVCs) as the cost is shared across Criminal Justice Agencies and other stakeholders.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2020-11-19T16:50:27.41Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-19T16:50:27.41Z
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4503
star this property label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
star this property tabling member
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr David Lammy more like this
1282416
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star this property date less than 2021-02-01more like thismore than 2021-02-01
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Courts: Domestic Abuse remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many courts the Domestic Abuse Best Practice Framework was rolled out to in (a) 2019, (b) 2020 and (c) 2021; and when he plans to publish the results of the effect of that framework on those courts. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham West and Penge more like this
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Ellie Reeves more like this
star this property uin 146995 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-02-09more like thismore than 2021-02-09
star this property answer text <p>The Domestic Abuse Best Practice Framework was implemented across all magistrates’ courts in England and Wales in January 2019. Some regions went a step further and took the opportunity to corrall the Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts (SDAC) into one venue to enable them to provide a stronger, more efficient support service resource as opposed to hearing a small number of cases in nearby centres. All SDACs adopted the 5 core requirements within the Domestic Abuse Framework to ensure the optimum services were provided to all parties. Each region established joint boards to drive forward improvements locally and to review performance which was then monitored by a National DABPF board, where best practice was shared or provide support as and when required.</p><p>Domestic Abuse cases are given priority and are heard as soon as possible, but always before a trained bench and staff who are trained in this field.</p><p>The Domestic Abuse Best Practice Framework is now embedded in all magistrates’ courts.</p><p>The COVID19 pandemic has reduced our court room capacity, however domestic abuse courts remained a priority and were priority listings.</p><p>An audit was undertaken in Summer 2020 by the newly formed DABPF national board (membership from CPS, HMCTS, NPCC, MOJ, Home Office, the DA Commissioner, officials from the Office of the Senior Presiding Judge, Women’s Aid, Refuge, Savelives, and Witness Support) which identified that the regions continued to operate Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts, albeit some with remote third sector support due to the COVID pandemic. The reduction of court room capacity and the extra burdens that lockdowns and social distancing placed on courts in terms of service provision for the third sector reduced the ability for most of the Regions to make any meaningful progress towards further improvements. However, all regions have reflected that the relationships they had developed and the structures in place for multiagency new ways of working allowed then to continue to provide access to special domestic abuse services. The guidance and 5 key priorities that the framework provided gave all involved a firm basis to continue to effectively hear Domestic Abuse work despite the pandemic.</p><p>The newly formed National DABF board provides a robust governance structure to escalate issues to the National Oversight Group (chaired by the Home Secretary) or the National Criminal Justice Board and can identify and cascade best practice. To explore why referrals have been falling, and to drive up performance, a suite of work will be undertaken within the Framework governance with the NPCC leads, HMICFRS and the third sector.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2021-02-09T15:34:57.437Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-09T15:34:57.437Z
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4503
star this property label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ellie Reeves more like this