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<p><del class="ministerial">The Ministry of Justice does not collect information centrally
on Litigants in Person, or on who is cross examining witnesses in family court cases.</del></p><br
/><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government takes the issue of domestic violence
extremely seriously. A number of recent measures have been taken to strengthen and
clarify the family court’s response to issues of domestic violence.</ins></p><br /><p><ins
class="ministerial">Where criminal and <a href="http://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/prosecution/domestic/domv.html#a10"
target="_blank">civil proceedings</a> are taking place at the same time, prosecutors
will ensure that the court has the appropriate information to enable them to make
other orders that prioritise the safety of victims, children and young people.</ins></p><br
/><p><ins class="ministerial">Guidance to the family court makes clear that if domestic
violence is alleged, the court must take this is into account when making decisions
about contact with a child and the welfare of the child is of paramount importance.</ins></p><p><br
/><ins class="ministerial"> Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunal Services (HMCTS) are
constantly looking for ways to improve the service that they offer to victims and
witnesses. This includes making the appropriate links between family court proceedings
and the criminal justice system.</ins></p><br />
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