Submitted on Sunday 26th October 2025
Rejected on Friday 5th December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Strengthen Safeguarding and Mandate Checks in Family Court Cases.
Reform the Children Act 1989 to keep the presumption of parental involvement but make it safer — by mandating DBS checks on new partners, ongoing risk assessments, and independent oversight to protect children while preserving safe parent relationships.
The 2025 Review showed the family courts often prioritise contact over safety, but removing the presumption entirely would punish safe, loving parents. Reform must focus on stronger safeguarding — mandatory DBS checks, ongoing risk reviews, and independent oversight — to protect children while preserving safe parental bonds.
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