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.