Petition · Ministry of Justice

Hold public inquiry on safeguarding system and training in family courts

Closed 1,645 signatures

What the petition asks

We think the Family Courts and social services, Cafcass, CPS are failing to safeguard children, overlooking evidence and allowing harmful practices. We want a public inquiry into accountability, what we see as systemic failings and bias, and effects of current procedures on child and family welfare.
Many families report similar issues: evidence dismissed, domestic abuse minimised, and children potentially placed at risk through what we see as poor assessments and training gaps. We believe there is no effective accountability when mistakes are made and that a public inquiry is needed to expose any systemic failings and help protect families from preventable harm.

Timeline

14 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
14 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,645
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 14 Jan 2026
Closed 14 Jul 2026

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