Petition · Ministry of Justice
Require audio recordings of supervised contact sessions in family court
Open for signatures
23 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to require audio recordings of supervised family contact sessions, including social work interviews and safeguarding meetings, to be played in family court proceedings.
Families may often rely on written notes that can affect court outcomes and their children’s futures. Recordings could improve transparency, accuracy, accountability and fairness, reduce disputes, and protect children and vulnerable families. We believe parents and carers should be allowed to make recordings, with safeguards for confidentiality and welfare.
Timeline
| 15 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
23
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
15 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.