Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review and reform Cafcass to address systemic failings and protect families

Closed 245 signatures

What the petition asks

We think Cafcass fails children and families, showing a lack of balance, ignoring evidence, and enabling abusers. Section 7 reports may be inaccurate, professional assessments dismissed, and complaints ignored. Victims may face retraumatisation, while staff may make harmful decisions.
We think urgent reform is essential.

We think Cafcass consistently fails children and families with unbalance reports, dismissed evidence, and enabling abusers through recommending co-parenting.
These failures may cause delays in support, trauma for victims, and emotional distress for families. We think the Government must reform Cafcass to enforce accountability, improve staff training, and prioritise children’s welfare. We think families deserve a system that safeguards their rights and well-being, not one that exacerbates conflict and harm.

Timeline

14 Mar 2025 Petition opened for signatures
14 Sep 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 245
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 14 Mar 2025
Closed 14 Sep 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.