Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Review and reform CAFCASS
Closed
187 signatures
What the petition asks
I urge the Government to conduct an urgent review of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), and implement any necessary reforms to address issues identified. This could include new training requirements, enhanced monitoring of case handling, and new guidance for staff.
We believe an urgent review of CAFCASS is crucial to uphold children's rights, ensure transparency, improve system functioning, restore public trust, and adhere to international standards.
A review could identify any issues, such as biases or operational flaws, and inform any necessary reforms for better child representation in court, safeguarding their welfare.
We think a review could also enhance accountability, allow existing concerns to be addressed, and demonstrate the Government's commitment to the children involved in family court cases.
A review could identify any issues, such as biases or operational flaws, and inform any necessary reforms for better child representation in court, safeguarding their welfare.
We think a review could also enhance accountability, allow existing concerns to be addressed, and demonstrate the Government's commitment to the children involved in family court cases.
Timeline
| 21 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
187
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
21 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.